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By Randall Piper Anyone who has spent real time in National Accounts has seen the pattern: technology keeps getting better, but the system that’s supposed to adopt it doesn’t speed up. You can bring a tool that clearly solves a problem, saves time, and improves outcomes—and still watch it stall. It’s not apathy; it’s that …
The Technology Adoption Gap: Why Innovation Moves Faster Than Supply Chain Can ReactRead More
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June 2, 2025 at 1:00PM ET
Cecile Hozouri, Vice President, Supply Chain, Scripps HealthRead More
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Join SMI for Sustainability-Driven Value Chain Transformation: A Physician, Pharma, and MedTech Perspective, a one-hour live webinar on May 14, 2025, from 12:00 – 1:00 PM ET. Read More