How data and analytics can power a more resilient healthcare supply chain
Healthcare IT News February 28, 2023
The right information and technologies can make it easier for healthcare organizations to navigate ongoing supply-chain issues.
Despite the disruptions to the supply chain caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, natural disasters, inflation and other issues, the healthcare industry continues to practice a 20th century procurement model that is opaque, inefficient and, far too often, leaves providers vulnerable and without critical supplies.
“Hospitals have seen the benefits that technology can bring to other aspects of care delivery and revenue cycle management,” said Bill Kopitke, General Manager and Head of Healthcare at Amazon Business. “Yet, most organizations are still operating within an outdated and lengthy procurement model that involves requests for proposals, intermediaries, long negotiations over pricing and over-reliance on...