- HHS at COP27: In two major announcements, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) emphasized its efforts to tackle carbon emissions from the healthcare sector. HHS announcements included remarks that more than 100 healthcare organizations have signed the Biden Administration/HHS Health Sector Climate Pledge, and described joint plans to partner with the National Health Service (NHS) of England to, among other goals, align procurement requirements.
- NIH Climate and Health Initiative: In a statement released by the National Institutes of Health (NIH), the agency discussed its plan to address the risk to human health posed by climate change. Published in The Lancet, the NIH commentary outlines how "the NIH Climate Change and Health Initiative is uniquely poised to lead and engage with communities and agencies globally to address the health effects associated with climate change."
- Staffing Crisis: New article from Healthcare Dive examines results from a survey of nurses, finding that half have considered leaving the profession. Staffing shortages, need for better work-life balance, mental health issues, and a sense of underappreciation were cited as top reasons for poor morale.
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Healthcare Purchasing News: HHS and NHS aligning to tackle emissions in healthcare
At a COP27 event, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) delegation announced a joint plan with the National Health Service (NHS) of England to align procurement requirements – highlighting the significant contribution of the supply chain to emissions in the health care sector. The s...
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services: HHS Shares Health Sector Emissions Reduction and Climate Resilience Announcements at COP27
A U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) delegation to the United Nations Climate Conference (COP27) announced that more than 100 health care organizations have signed the White House/HHS Health Sector Climate Pledge to meet bold targets for emissions reduction and climate resilience. The delegation also described plans to collaborate with the National Health Service (NHS) of England on developing proposals for aligned procurement requirements as part of a larger update on progress and future plans.
National Institutes of Health: NIH’s Climate and Health Initiative tackles global health effects associated with a changing climate
Leaders from the National Institutes of Health discuss the agency’s plan to address the risk to human health posed by a changing climate in a commentary published in The Lancet. As floods, hurricanes, tornados, wildfires, and heat waves become more extreme, the risk to human health grows, exacerbating existing health threats and creating new public health challenges around the world. The authors, a coalition of leaders at NIH, outline how the NIH Climate Change and Health Initiative is uniquely poised to lead and engage with communities and agencies globally to address the health effects associated with climate change.
FDAnews: FDA Guidance Clarifies How it will Regulate ‘Device’ versus ‘Counterfeit Device’
Although counterfeit devices may meet the definition of a “device,” the FDA will not be treating them as such, the agency says in a final guidance released yesterday.
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LinkedIn: Reprocessing beyond cost savings: Growing supply chain resilience
How can "single-use" medical device #reprocessing help advance #circulareconomy solutions for #hospitals? Find out in "Reprocessing beyond cost savings: Growing supply chain resilience," by Innovative Health LLC's Lars Thording.
LinkedIn: How medicine becomes trash: disposability in health care
Check out this recent article in The Lancet to take a closer look at the urgent need for #hospitals to reduce their deadly #carbonfootprint and lower costs with “single-use” #medicaldevice reprocessing and other simple, #sustainable innovations.
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The Wall Street Journal: Cardinal Health CEO: Inflation, higher costs to persist
Much of the current inflationary environment "is going to be long-lasting and permanent," and labor and transportation costs will remain high for the foreseeable future, Cardinal Health CEO Jason Hollar told analysts. The health care distributor reported fiscal first-quarter profit of $110 million, down from $271 million a year ago, on revenue of $49.6 billion, up from $43.97 billion.
Healthcare Dive: Half of nurses consider leaving the profession, survey finds
Staffing shortages were the top reason nurses cited for planning to leave their jobs, followed by the need for better work-life balance, according to staffing agency ConnectRN.
Medical Design & Outsourcing: New R&D, innovation global head named by J&J MedTech
Ahmet Tezel has been chosen to serve as the new company group chairman and global head of MedTech Innovation and Research & Development at Johnson and Johnson MedTech. Tezel is J&J MedTech company Ethicon's current worldwide vice president of R&D.
MedTech Dive: BD says inflationary pressures persist; COVID-19 test sales plunge
Revenue at the company’s medical segment grew in the fourth quarter, helped by the acquisition of pharmacy automation company Parata.
AAMI ARRAY: What’s in Store for the AAMI Board? A Conversation with Dr. Gerry McDonnell
“We are constantly reminded that what we do ensures the safe use of medical technology with patients... and that includes us.” Dr. Gerry McDonnell, Vice President of Microbiological Quality and Sterility Assurance at Johnson & Johnson, sat down in the AAMI studio to share what he has in store as a recent addition to the AAMI Board of Directors.
Healthcare Dive: Congressional committee requests investigation of hospital price transparency compliance
Committee members said in a recent letter to a government watchdog that hospitals have had “ample time” to comply with the rules.
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