Becker's Healthcare August 26, 2025
As supply costs rise and disruptions persist, health systems are finding new ways to balance cost while building more reliable supply chains. Leaders are focusing on smarter purchasing, closer clinical partnerships and optimizing data to ensure high-quality care while controlling cost.
Here are responses from seven supply chain leaders who were asked: What is one way your health system is balancing cost control with supply chain resilience?
Note: Responses were lightly edited for length and clarity.
Joseph Carr, RN. Vice President of Supply Chain and Support Services at Akron (Ohio) Children’s: At Akron Children’s, balancing cost control with long-term supply chain resilience is a strategic imperative — one we approach through deliberate planning, cross-functional collaboration, and data-driven execution. Our...
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