Chain-of-Custody Lessons from a $56M DOJ Case
On May 29, 2026, the U.S. Department of Justice announced a $56,889,663 global resolution with Stericycle, Inc. — a major medical and pharmaceutical waste company — covering both criminal and civil investigations into the company’s handling of controlled-substance pharmaceutical waste. The settlement, announced by the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of California, is one of […]
How Hospitals Can Save Big With Effective IV to PO Conversion
Balancing exceptional patient care with financial sustainability is a priority for every hospital. Inovalon’s new IV to PO Dashboard, an advanced feature of its industry-leading VigiLanz Pharmacy Surveillance solution, is an innovative tool designed to help hospitals achieve this balance. By enhancing both medication management and operational efficiency, this tool supports clinical excellence and improved ROI. Here’s […]
URAC Launches “Health Care, Meet AI” Video Series
Artificial intelligence is already changing how people experience health care. Patients are using chatbots to ask health questions. Organizations are exploring AI-supported tools for communications, operations, decision support and care management. And across the industry, leaders are asking how to balance innovation with safety, quality, privacy, transparency and most importantly, trust. To help explore those questions, […]
Why Some Infusion Providers Are Thriving Despite Complex Payer Requirements
Every infusion provider is facing more complex payer requirements. So why are some still improving their financial performance? There isn’t an infusion provider today that would describe reimbursement as getting easier. In fact, according to the 2025 State of Claims Report by Experian Health, claim denials have risen from 30% in 2022 to 38% in 2024, even climbing […]
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Support Sterile Compounding Compliance with USP 797/800
Meeting USP standards requires precise control of cleanroom environments. Sonicu’s wireless monitoring solution helps your team maintain temperature, humidity, and room pressure levels while automating logging and simplifying inspections. Built to integrate with your existing compounding workflows and infrastructure, Sonicu delivers the flexibility, audit readiness, and pharmacy-grade performance your team needs, without starting from scratch.
5 Compliance Gaps That Put Medical Courier Contracts at Risk
Healthcare logistics requires an exceptional level of operational discipline. Specimens, pharmaceuticals, medical devices, and patient-related materials must be transported with strict adherence to compliance standards, chain-of-custody procedures, and delivery timelines. For medical courier operators managing hundreds or thousands of daily deliveries, maintaining this level of control becomes increasingly difficult when dispatching, tracking, and documentation rely […]
Stop Contamination Failures Before They Cost You
Contamination control failures are among the costliest — and most preventable — risks in pharma manufacturing. This October, IEST is bringing together the experts who literally write the standards you use daily for a 4-day training series you won’t find anywhere else. October 26–29, 2026 | In-person or virtual Taught by instructors from Microrite, Genesis, and NASA JPL. Attend all four […]
Is Durable Medical Equipment Profitable for Pharmacies?
Pharmacies play a crucial role in providing healthcare products and services to the community. In addition to prescription medications, many pharmacies also offer durable medical equipment (DME) to assist patients in managing their health conditions. DME refers to devices, tools, and equipment that can be used to aid in the treatment, rehabilitation, or prevention of illnesses or […]
How Temperature Data Loggers Improve Cold Chain Reliability
Cold shipping leaves little room for guesswork. When temperature-sensitive products are in transit, every delay, handoff, and environmental exposure can impact product integrity. A shipment may leave the facility in perfect condition, but the real challenge begins once it enters the carrier network. Temperature data loggers provide the visibility needed to verify cold chain performance, […]
