April 16, 2025- In today’s rapidly evolving healthcare landscape, health systems face the dual challenge of delivering high-quality patient care while maintaining financial stability. Supply chain decisions play a crucial role in this balance, directly impacting clinical outcomes, operational efficiency, and cost management. By integrating the clinical voice into the sourcing process, health systems can ensure that purchasing decisions align with both financial goals and the real-world needs of providers and patients.
Jennel Lengle, VP Supply Chain Board & Clinical Operations at HealthTrust Performance Group, shares her thoughts on the value of integrating the clinical voice in the sourcing process.
Why is it important to have a clinically led sourcing strategy for a health system?
Healthcare has four main areas of focus for improvement:
- Patient experience
- Population health
- Cost reduction
- Provider experience
Sourcing in healthcare is very different than in other industries. At the end of every decision is a patient. The integration of the clinical voice in the sourcing process ensures patients and these key areas of focus are prioritized and represented.
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