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Getting access to IDN Supply Chain Leaders is the number one concern for National Account Executives today! How do you grab their attention and build a modicum of trust to even get an introductory meeting? That is the million-dollar question! Read More

How do you build trust with an IDN Supply Chain Leader that you have never met?Read More

The American Hospital Association released a new report showing that hospitals and health systems continue to experience significant financial headwinds that can challenge their ability to provide always-there, essential care to their patients and communities. The report outlines the significant financial burden of the heightened expenses that hospitals have faced in recent years in caring for patients, …

New AHA report: Health systems squeezed by persistent economic challengesRead More

Arkansas Methodist Medical Center in Paragould, Arkansas, and Baptist Memorial Health Care in Memphis announced they have signed a non-binding letter of intent to complete a shared mission agreement to merge the two organizations. Read More

Health systems announce intent to mergeRead More

Fourteen Ascension hospitals have earned an “A” Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group, a national nonprofit organization focused on advancing patient safety. Read More

Fourteen Ascension hospitals earn an “A” Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog GroupRead More

SMI® has appointed Lisa Hohman, CEO of Concordance as Board Chair; and Steve Mason, CEO, Global Medical Products and Distribution at Cardinal Health; and Amanda Chawla, Chief Supply Chain Officer and SVP for Stanford Medicine to its board of directors. Read More

SMI appoints new board of directorsRead More

Recently I saw a survey asking Suppliers what their biggest challenge is in this crazy healthcare contacting and sourcing market. The most common answer was “Access to IDN Decision Makers.” I could tell from the responses this struck a nerve for Suppliers, and they were at a loss as to why they couldn’t get an …

Why are IDN Supply Chain Leaders so hard to get into?Read More

Since the start of President Trump’s second term in office, a number of corporations have announced plans to expand their production capabilities in the U.S., according to CBS News. Roche said on Tuesday it would invest $50 billion in the United States over the next five years, creating more than 12,000 new jobs, in the latest massive investment …

Companies say they’re investing more in U.S. manufacturing as tariffs go into effectRead More

Over the last few years, there has been increasing pressure on the U.S. health care system: this includes issues related to hospital staffing, as well as financial and operational challenges that have led to many health care facilities closing and reducing vital services like emergency and obstetric care, according to Time Magazine. Read More

How are hospitals bracing for tariffs?Read More

In today’s rapidly evolving healthcare landscape, health systems face the dual challenge of delivering high-quality patient care while maintaining financial stability. Supply chain decisions play a crucial role in this balance, directly impacting clinical outcomes, operational efficiency, and cost management. Read More

Beyond cost: The essential role of clinicians in the sourcing processRead More

Vizient announced that Dan Salzman has joined the company as chief marketing officer. In this role, Salzman will develop and lead Vizient’s go-to-market strategy focused on delivering value to clients. Prior to joining Vizient, Salzman served as Senior Vice President and Business Unit CMO for HP’s $4.5B Workforce Solutions division. Read More

Vizient announces Dan Salzman as new chief marketing officerRead More

Ask any industry observer about access to technology and they’ll likely tell you we enjoy more computing power in the smallest possible packages (e.g., smart phones, tablets, wrist watches) than the astronauts did on Apollo 11 in 1969 when they landed on the moon. Read More

Maximizing supply chain ITRead More

Premier issued a statement addressing recent tariff announcements by the White House. The company emphasizes the importance of a comprehensive strategy that leverages tariff revenues to expand domestic and nearshore manufacturing of essential medical products. This approach aims to mitigate potential disruptions in the healthcare supply chain and ensure the continued availability of critical supplies for patient …

GPO issues statement on tariff announcementsRead More

Global Healthcare Exchange (GHX) is proud to announce the 2024 Millennium Club honorees, recognizing 94 forward-thinking healthcare providers and suppliers for their outstanding commitment to advancing automation and digital transformation in the healthcare supply chain. These organizations have distinguished themselves by streamlining over one million transactions annually through GHX, driving efficiency, accuracy and visibility across …

GHX recognizes advancement in supply chain automation with 2024 Millennium Club HonoreesRead More