November 8, 2024- In this “Hospitals in Focus” podcast episode, from the Federation of American Hospitals, the often-overlooked yet truly “critical” aspect of our health care system is discussed—the supply chain. The supply chain is the backbone of hospitals, ensuring that essential medical supplies reach patients in need. But what happens when that chain breaks? Host Chip Kahn is joined in this podcast by Ed Jones, President and CEO of HealthTrust Performance Group, to discuss recent events that exposed vulnerabilities in this intricate network.
Following Hurricane Helene’s catastrophic impact on a major manufacturing facility for IV solutions, hospitals nationwide faced a sudden, alarming shortage. This crisis underscores that our health care supply chain is a fragile, interconnected network, frequently dependent on a limited number of suppliers and manufacturers.
Chip and Ed discuss an introduction to GPOs, pandemic and disaster preparedness for the healthcare supply chain, the international reach and recovery of global supply chains, and HealthTrust’s unique approach to building a resilient and cost-effective supply chain.
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