| Women Leaders in Supply Chain EDITOR’S LETTER What does it take to be a leader? Meet the point-of-care coordinator They bring order to many points of care Non-acute care: With challenges come opportunities AboutHealth: A collaborative approach The Difference Between Price And Cost A Value-Driven Approach To Evaluating Service Providers Leading the Charge Novant Health’s supply chain team has adopted a hybrid model to support its non-acute facilities. Room for one more? Are non-acute providers ready for one more e-commerce marketplace for healthcare and business supplies? Do med/surg distributors need another sales outlet? Premier is betting ‘Yes.’ Les Friend: Staying in touch National accounts award-winner says clear communication not only leads to trust, but successful contracts Will today’s ‘kickback’ be tomorrow’s ‘value-based arrangement?’ Proposed rules from HHS could change what’s accepted and what’s not in today’s expanding continuum of care Providers tell suppliers how it is Issues on the table at HIDA Streamlining Healthcare Contracting News |