Chief Healthcare Executive November 9, 2022
Ron Southwick

Experts say health systems must weigh the costs and the risk of products being unavailable. Hospitals need good data and strong leadership to deal with ongoing challenges.

More than two years into the COVID-19 pandemic, hospitals and health systems say they continue to see supply chain issues.

Most hospital executives surveyed (71%) said they are experiencing delays in obtaining needed supplies, according to a recent Kaufman Hall report. Only 9% of those surveyed said they haven’t had any disruptions. Many systems were affected by a shortage of contrast dye used in imaging earlier this year, prompting some organizations to delay some tests in order to preserve supplies for urgent cases.

Hospitals and health systems are employing more strategy in their...

Today's Sponsors

LEK
ZeOmega

Today's Sponsor

LEK

 
Topics: Health System / Hospital, Provider, Supply Chain, Technology
What Would The Ideal Hospital Look Like? - 2
Key Insights For Healthcare CIOs From JPM25
‘Humphrey’ AI tool launched to streamline NHS and public services
Cofactor AI Launches Platform to Help Hospitals Fight Tidal Wave of Claims Denials and Announces $4 Million Seed Round
Cyberattacks cost healthcare more than money: Report

Share This Article