Intermountain Healthcare

Medical drone delivery specialist Zipline began flying commercially in Utah this week after months of testing.

Zipline is known for its work providing humanitarian assistance to remote communities, and it’s now coming to Pea Ridge, Arkansas.

Hospitals are pushing medical manufacturers, distributors and other suppliers to adopt more aggressive environmental goals. But it can be difficult to track down information about sustainability of medical products.

The use of telehealth surged during the pandemic, and some experts expect it will remain elevated. Treating more patients at home could mean suppliers will have to shift how they get medical products to patients or health care providers.