Host: Nick Gaich, CEO, Nick Gaich and Associates

As IDNs continue to grow vertically and horizontally more pressures are being born by their supply chain. From constant margin pressure; to distribution challenges; to changing supplier models and platforms; to cyber threats; to increased demands to utilize data; to competitive demands that were unheard of five years ago; supply chains role within the IDN has grown exponentially. Continuing the discussion from Monday’s presentation in the Financial Operations Track we discuss these issues and many more. This interactive sharing session will allow you to learn from your peers and how to best manage the growing complexity of the healthcare supply chain. 

Learning Objectives: 

1) Prepare for increased responsibilities facing supply chain. 

2) Outline practices others have used successfully to manage their increased workload. 

3) Formulate ways suppliers can best assist providers as their areas of responsibilities face continued expansion.