Putting The Patient At The Center Of The Supply Chain

As your hospital or health system grapples with the demands of a healthcare environment undergoing seismic change, now might be a good time to take a fresh look at how your supply chain fits into the mix and, while you’re at it, familiarize yourself with the paradigm of the not-too-distant future.

According to Eugene S. Schneller, Ph.D., co-director of the Health Sector Supply Chain Research Consortium at Arizona State University, “the assessment and definition by supply chain leadership of the role of products and product cost in value-based purchasing, bundled payments, accountable care organizations, hospital readmissions and the three-part aim of better health, better care, and lower cost” 1 is one of the most important supply chain trends affecting hospitals and health systems.

Say hello to the patient-centered supply chain, a model that draws from such masters of supply chain innovation as Dell® and Amazon® to streamline supply chain processes and and drive high-value healthcare.

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