Supply Chain Pulse — 2026-09-29
Supply Chain Pulse — 2026-09-29
Here are today's top healthcare supply chain stories.
Trade groups urge USTR to extend pause on China-linked ship fees
The National Retail Federation and others said a continued halt to fees would help ease uncertainty as stakeholders face elevated transportation costs.
Source: Supply Chain Dive - Healthcare
Medicaid insurers pool money to fund health tech
The Association for Community Affiliated Health Plans raised $31 million to invest in vendors that can help nonprofit Medicaid insurers improve efficiency, quality and competitiveness.
A look inside a training center for next-generation medtech
The center allows major medtech companies to collaborate on surgical training while startups receive guidance from clinicians and engineers.
What Oura’s IPO could mean for digital health
Experts are watching to see if Oura’s filing is a bellwether for more digital health IPOs.
Insurers, CMS clash over 2027 Medicare Advantage outlook
Medicare Advantage insurers told CMS they expect enrollment to fall in 2027. CMS disagrees.
UnitedHealthcare, TeamHealth settle fraud lawsuit
UnitedHealthcare and TeamHealth agreed to dismiss a 2021 fraud suit, with prejudice, over alleged emergency-claim upcoding.
Memorial Hermann CEO to retire at end of year
Memorial Hermann CFO Alec King will move into the top role Jan. 1.
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