Becker's Healthcare June 20, 2025
Health systems are adopting a range of strategies to strengthen collaboration between clinical and supply chain teams, such as implementing formal governance structures, data-driven disruption monitoring and integrated communication workflows to help maintain patient care amid supply challenges.
Here are responses from 10 supply chain leaders who were asked: How is your health system enhancing collaboration and communication between supply chain and clinical teams to improve visibility and better manage disruptions?
Note: Responses have been lightly edited for style and clarity.
Janet Abbruzzese. Chief Supply Chain Officer at University of Michigan Health (Ann Arbor): Over the past several years, the volatility of healthcare supply chain has prompted us to be more innovative and courageous with processes, technology and...







