Effective collaboration between pharmacy and supply chain functions has become a critical driver of operational efficiency, medication access, and financial performance within complex health systems. Vanderbilt University Medical Center has developed integrated approaches that align pharmacy operations and supply chain strategy to improve visibility, reduce waste, and enhance decision-making across purchasing, inventory management, and clinical support functions. In this session, uncover how structured collaboration, shared governance, and cross-functional alignment can translate into measurable improvements in both patient care delivery and operational performance.

Join leaders from Vanderbilt University Medical Center as they share practical examples and lessons learned from their ongoing efforts to align pharmacy and supply chain operations.

Learning Objectives:
1. Identify key structural and operational elements that enable effective collaboration between pharmacy and supply chain teams.
2. Analyze how integrated governance models improve decision-making, visibility, and resource utilization.
3. Evaluate the impact of cross-functional alignment on inventory management, cost control, and medication access.
4. Develop strategies for strengthening pharmacy and supply chain collaboration within complex IDN environments.