Evolving Supply Chain to Focus on Patient Outcomes

By AHRMM

In today’s value based health care market, reimbursement is tied to patient outcomes. But the duty of improving patient outcomes does not solely reside with the clinical teams.

Supply chain has an important role to play in driving outcomes while being mindful of cost. Robin Czajka, vice president of cost management at Premier, describes three ways your organization can align your supply chain and clinical teams to drive toward improved patient outcomes.

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