Changing healthcare dynamics are holding providers more accountable for quality and outcomes. IDNs are increasingly implementing clinical integration strategies to respond to this reality but developing the key components of practical clinical integration is a challenge. Tracking data across the continuum of acute, post-acute, and ambulatory services is difficult as well. With clinical integration now a strategic imperative in most markets, these supply chain executives will share their experiences, challenges, and successes in implementing an effective clinical integration plan that considers your organization’s hospital and medical staff capabilities, strategic plan, and vision for the future.

Learning Objectives:

1. Examine the critical success factors needed to accelerate the realization of a successful and sustainable clinical integration network in your organization.
2. Identify steps you can take to build a clinical integration strategy.
3. Discuss the influences at your organization and the impact they will have on implementing clinical integration strategies.