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Over the last two years, there has been a strong emphasis on strengthening supply chains due to the plethora of issues we've all experienced. ​

​Read this Forbes article to learn why women are uniquely positioned to build supply chains of the future.

SAP BrandVoice: Learn Why Women Are Uniquely Positioned To Build Supply Chains Of The Future To boost agility and flexibility, companies need more than new technologies—they also need a team that is collaborative, diverse and able to make important decisions to improve operations. This is where new career opportunities are emerging, especially for women, in a field mostly dominated by men...

Many hospitals are operating in the red, especially rural hospitals. ​

When rural hospitals close, the nearby hospitals are impacted – there is a domino effect. ​

​Read this article to learn more.

When rural hospitals close, nearby hospitals feel the pain Researchers at Penn State examined the impact of rural hospital closures on other nearby hospitals.

By 2023, the hospital gown market is expected to exceed $4 billion. ​

​The increase in the number of infections will significantly drive up the demand. ​

​Learn more here.

Hospital Gowns Market to hit USD 4 billion by 2032, says Global Market Insights Inc. Hospital gowns industry is anticipated to grow 2% CAGR between 2023 and 2032 owing to growing instances of hospital acquired infections and recent...

The tripledemic is in full swing.​

Coronavirus, influenza, and R.S.V cases are on the rise, and health officials are recommending wearing masks again. Learn more in this The New York Times article.

It’s Time to Wear a Mask Again, Health Experts Say A high-quality, well-fitting mask is your best protection against infection from the coronavirus, influenza and R.S.V.

“Protecting nurses and other health care workers is of paramount importance as we face an increase in COVID-19 hospitalizations, in addition to high and increasing influenza and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) hospitalizations...”- Deborah Burger, president of National Nurses United ​

Learn more about the work OSHA is doing to protect healthcare workers in the fight against COVID in this Healthcare Dive article.

OSHA moves ahead with permanent COVID-19 standards for health workers The submission for permanent COVID-19 safety standards comes after temporary pandemic requirements for medical facilities were withdrawn last December.

Oftentimes, companies focus on improving their DEI efforts internally, but there's a tremendous opportunity for growth by focusing on external efforts. ​

​"Supplier diversity initiatives are a powerful way for companies to have an exponential positive impact outside their walls."​

Read more in this Bain & Company article.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: Getting Started on What Works Our online pulse check suggests that even companies eager to advance diversity, equity, and inclusion are still at nascent stages when it comes to some of the most effective actions.

As we start the new year, here are four areas to focus on for supply chains:​

​1. Automation ​
2. Logistic Solutions​
3. Extended Supply Chain Visibility​
4. Supplier Collaboration​

​All four of these areas greatly impact supply chains in the healthcare industry. ​Read this Forbes article to learn more.

Council Post: Where Do Supply Chains Go From Here? Four Areas Of Focus For 2023 Businesses and organizations that take the lead on these four critical investments in 2023 will not only be in a better position to improve operational resilience, but they will be making important inroads in gaining a competitive advantage in an unpredictable world.

The medical supplies market is expected to be valued at:​

​+ 142613.68 million in 2023​
+ 176846.19 million by 2027​

Read more about the growth of this market in this article.

Medical Supplies Market Size in 2023 | Discover New Trends with Top Companies & Business Forecast Up to 2027 with SWOT Analysis | No of Pages 122 “Medical Supplies Market” Research Report 2023-2027| Medical Supplies market can be sub-divided on the basis of applications which includeHospital, Clinic, Nursing Home. [Medical Supplies market size was valued at USD 142613.68 million in 2023 and is expected to expand at a CAGR of 3.65% during ...

The wintertime is when people usually catch a cold – why is that?​

Learn more about why this happens from the findings of a study published in the Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology. Read on here.

Why viruses spread so easily in cold weather In a new study, researchers show how and why we are more prone to respiratory infections such as colds or flu in colder temperatures.

You might recognize some of the names of the healthcare leaders in this rising stars list. ​

​Read about how they're making an impact in their industry here.

Rising Stars: 104 healthcare leaders to know Emerging leaders in healthcare are focused on accessibility, affordability and boosting the patient experience. They are an impressive group of enthusiastic and inspiring individuals with big goals to shape the future of healthcare delivery.

We're in the midst of a tripledemic: ​

1. COVID-19​
2. RSV​
3. Flu ​

Read this NBC News article to learn more about this tripledemic and what the science shows about being contagious.

Covid, flu and RSV: What the science shows about being contagious How long do people remain infectious with respiratory viral diseases like Covid, flu and RSV?

The pandemic has greatly impacted how hospitals operate. They're dealing with issues such as: ​

+ staffing challenges​
+ inflation​
+ shrinking margins​
+supply chain disruptions ​

​The culmination of these issues is cause for concern. Learn more in this Healthcare Dive article.

Healthcare leaders expect turbulent operating environment next year Staffing challenges and high inflation are expected to continue into 2023, along with affordability issues for patients, shrinking margins and continual supply chain disruptions, according to a survey from Deloitte.