Cultural Challenges to the Much-Needed Digital Revolution in Healthcare Supply Chain Management
MedCity News July 12, 2024
Like in every other industry, AI is knocking on the doors of healthcare with solutions that promise to revolutionize delivery of care. Advancing from a pen-and-paper mindset to a digital revolution will require the use of bridge technology.
The pandemic was a disaster for healthcare supply chains in the United States – and all over the world. Backorders on PPE items like gloves and masks increased risks for hospital workers and patients alike, and shortages on other items impacted hospitals’ ability to provide the care needed for patients. While hospitals seek to be better prepared for the next pandemic, in most ways, hospital routines have gone back to normal, and supply chain leaders have significant reason to fear the next...