Hurricane Helene damaged a key IV fluid plant, causing nationwide shortages Tariffs and global consolidation worsened supply chain disruptions Health systems turned to stockpiling, GPOs and ...
In late September, Hurricane Helene damaged a major supplier of intravenous (IV) fluids. In this report, we follow up on what has happened since. Hurricane Helene brought unprecedented and ...
In September 2024, Hurricane Helene damaged a Baxter International plant in Marion, N.C., that produces 60% of the U.S.’s IV fluid products, disrupting ASCs and other healthcare facilities across the ...
IV Fluid Shortage Linked to Jump in Postoperative Kidney Injury ...
Editor's note: This story has been updated to reflect the new exemption application window. The prior version, published March 21, reported on the AMA's letter. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid ...