Hospitals short on med supplies amid supply chain woes

Crutches and wheelchairs are among the medical supplies that are in short supply during the global supply chain crisis.

Crutches and wheelchairs are among the medical supplies that are in short supply during the global supply chain crisis. Photo by Shutterstock.

U.S. hospitals are bracing for another winter surge as they face a shortage of medical supplies, such as wheelchairs, crutches, syringes, and more. It’s another casualty of the supply chain crisis that’s clogging up global ports. So how are health systems finding much needed gear?

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Host:

Madeleine Brand

Producers:

Sarah Sweeney, Angie Perrin, Michell Eloy, Amy Ta, Brian Hardzinski, Bennett Purser, Robin Estrin