Future Leaders of Supply Chain: Josh Plauny, MHA
Josh Plauny, MHA Director materials management VCU Health System Richmond, Virginia Nomination submitted by Townshend Fonville, regional client executive, Vizient A native of Pennsylvania, Josh…
October 2018
Future Leaders of Supply Chain: Derek Havens
Derek Havens Associate vice president, strategic sourcing and engagement HonorHealth Scottsdale, Arizona Nomination submitted by Greg Goodall, vice president, commercial contracting, Medtronic MITG Since Derek’s…
Future Leaders of Supply Chain: Bruce Radcliff
Bruce Radcliff Vice president, sourcing strategy Advocate Aurora Health Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and Downers Grove, Illinois Nomination submitted by Carl Meyer, executive vice president, The Wetrich…
AllSpire Health GPO: Bending cultures
RPC Profile Five mid-Atlantic health systems Bringing about profound change within one organization calls for time, deliberation and ultimately, hard decisions. Now multiply that by…
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AHA launches center for health innovation The American Hospital Association (AHA) introduced a center for health innovation to provide hospitals with resources and support as…
GPOs and Emergency Preparedness
HSCA By Todd Ebert With hurricane season underway, healthcare providers, especially those in potentially impacted areas, must work to prepare and respond to natural disasters….
A Work Force
Each Fourth of July, Carl Meyer pays tribute – and raises support – for veterans entering the civilian workforce Carl Meyer believes that anyone who…
EDITOR’S NOTE
The here and the now … and the future The “here and now” is important, according to the folks who espouse mindfulness. And who’s to…
Get it in Writing
When it comes to contracting, David Forbes knows how to get it done. Forbes, who is director of contracting at Mercy Health Services in Baltimore,…
Enhance Your Vendor Relationships with Common Negotiation Techniques
Prime Vendor: Getting the Most from Your Most Important Supplier By Jeff Girardi, HIDA In both my professional and personal experience, I’ve learned that communication…