A clinically integrated supply chain should showcase cooperation among clinicians, supply chain experts, and senior leaders. This collaboration should optimize product decisions by efficiently utilizing data from all parties involved, including suppliers. The evolving expectations of patients as consumers and the highly regulated nature of healthcare are creating unique challenges and driving change to bring clinical alignment to the supply chain.
Monument Health has been a leader in their efforts to fully integrate the clinical team with supply chain.
Monument Health’s supply chain leadership will discuss the processes needing improvement to address aligning supply chain efficiencies and patient satisfaction.
Learning Objectives
1. Define the best processes and systems needed to improve the clinical relationship with the supply chain.
2. Evaluate specific strategies employed by Monument Health to ensure clinicians' needs and preferences are considered in product selection and supply chain management.
3. Outline strategies to realign your organization with patient’s new care episodes.
4. Identify the evolving expectations of patients as consumers.