Collaboration Strategies Track

Collaboration between IDNs and suppliers has been on the rise in recent years and is imperative as healthcare shifts from pandemic-mode to recovery-mode. Positive outcomes that result from increased collaboration include greater cost efficiencies, improved negotiations, increased patient satisfaction, and higher quality and consistency of products and services. In order to have effective collaboration, relationships must be built on mutual trust, openness and honesty, and shared risk and rewards. This track will highlight the benefits of achieving diversity within the supply chain, discuss how to successfully work together to navigate challenges, and where to look for opportunities going forward.