Supply Chain Pulse — 2026-10-22
Supply Chain Pulse — 2026-10-22
Here are today's top healthcare supply chain stories.
Apple expands US supplier network for iPhone materials, components
The company added a new titanium supplier and expanded its partnership with an advanced film maker as part of a $600 billion commitment to U.S. manufacturing.
Source: Supply Chain Dive - Healthcare
Primo Brands opens first new factory post merger
The Arkansas plant will increase production for sparkling water brand Mountain Valley as demand for premium beverages surges.
Source: Supply Chain Dive - Healthcare
Trump’s 50% Canada tariffs challenged in court
A lawsuit filed Tuesday with the Court of International Trade alleges the president exceeded his power in using a nearly 100-year-old statute to impose tariffs.
Source: Supply Chain Dive - Healthcare
Why health systems, payers back a PACE-like program for kids
Some health systems are investing in pediatric day centers in a bid to keep medically complex children out of the hospital and lower costs.
How employers are offsetting soaring medical costs
Employers are raising premiums and deductibles while resisting broader GLP-1 coverage, reflecting ongoing pressure from high healthcare costs.
Horizon Blue Cross parent to buy Summit’s New Jersey operations
A spokesperson for Horizon Mutual Holdings did not provide an expected closing date for the deal, which is subject to regulatory approval.
Risant Health to acquire Integris Health
Integris would join Geisinger Health and Cone Health in Risant's portfolio.
Elevance raises full-year guidance on lower medical costs
Elevance spent less premium revenue on medical care in the quarter than Wall Street anticipated.
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