We explore how pediatric care reshapes supply chain strategy and why curiosity, clear KPIs, and real relationships drive better outcomes. We also dig into rural pressures, shifting reimbursements, and building a talent pipeline that pairs education with experience. • Defining high mix, low volume for children’s hospitals • Preparing for pediatric surges and limited vendor coverage • Reviewing reimbursement more often to protect margins • Choosing a small set of KPIs that guide action • Build...
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We explore how pediatric care reshapes supply chain strategy and why curiosity, clear KPIs, and real relationships drive better outcomes. We also dig into rural pressures, shifting reimbursements, and building a talent pipeline that pairs education with experience. • Defining high mix, low volume for children’s hospitals • Preparing for pediatric surges and limited vendor coverage • Reviewing reimbursement more often to protect margins • Choosing a small set of KPIs that guide action • Build...
We Can't Keep Doing the Same Things and Expect Different Results
Taking The Supply Chain Pulse
32 minutes
5 months ago
We Can't Keep Doing the Same Things and Expect Different Results
Mark Van Sumeren, Managing Director at Health Industry Advisor, discusses the perfect storm facing healthcare: tariffs increasing costs, Medicare demands growing with the aging population, and critical workforce shortages. • Tariffs on medical supplies and devices creating immediate cost pressures with no easy way to offset them • By 2029, all baby boomers will qualify for Medicare, driving unprecedented demand for healthcare services • 60% of healthcare revenue comes from Medicare and Medic...
Taking The Supply Chain Pulse
We explore how pediatric care reshapes supply chain strategy and why curiosity, clear KPIs, and real relationships drive better outcomes. We also dig into rural pressures, shifting reimbursements, and building a talent pipeline that pairs education with experience. • Defining high mix, low volume for children’s hospitals • Preparing for pediatric surges and limited vendor coverage • Reviewing reimbursement more often to protect margins • Choosing a small set of KPIs that guide action • Build...
