Partnerships between IDNs and suppliers are on the rise and can provide opportunities for savings, increased patient satisfaction, and improved quality of products and services.  Dive into a discussion of collaborations that have been formed in recent years and the constructive outcomes that have resulted.  Share the methods of collaboration that have worked for you and hear innovative ideas to take back to your team.

Learning Objectives:

1.            Identify methods of collaboration that have demonstrated positive results.
2.            Discuss strategies for implementing mutually beneficial collaboration opportunities.
3.            Demonstrate knowledge of innovative processes for collaboration.