Supply Chain Sherpas

the healthcare supply chain matters, more than ever with non-payroll expenses approaching 50% of a hospital's typical cost structure. given the increasing revenue constraints, hospitals find themselves at a crossroads: get serious about supply chain capabilities or face the inevitable options of labor reductions. progressive supply chain functions also have the unique ability to improve clinical outcomes, patient satisfaction, reimbursement, innovation and risk. joe lost both of his parents in two different healthcare systems, four months apart from each other. he and his family experienced the many breakdowns in the us healthcare system, which often impact families at their most vulnerable moments in life. joe joined intermountain healthcare at that time and dedicated the rest of his career to elevating and transforming the healthcare supply chain. joe continues to help healthcare leaders understand the connection between supply chain investments and improvements in healthcare quality