Learn how Ochsner, one of the country’s largest independent academic health systems and Louisiana’s largest health system, is engaging physicians and putting them in leadership positions in the supply chain to achieve value in the changing healthcare market. read more

While some health systems have fully adopted the use of biosimilars, others have been slower due to a range of obstacles. Read on for strategies to overcome the four most common barriers to adoption. read more

Evaluating the clinical, cost, and safety benefits of medical devices is more important than ever. Unfortunately, it’s more difficult than ever as well due to factors such as incredibly complex care delivery, the sheer volume of medical devices on the market, an explosion in scientific knowledge, healthcare fragmentation, and the tendency to rely on vendor marketing materials for information. In this Q&A, Gina Thomas, RN, MBA, chief nursing advisor at Lumere, offers her perspective on how healthcare organizations can manage these challenges. read more

Is it possible that healthcare is on the verge of bringing more clinical understanding to Supply Chain and financial and operational acknowledgement to physicians and surgeons? Two prominent physicians foresee clinical integration with Supply Chain as one of the next big things in healthcare that will define the coming decade and elevate both professions by the next one. read more

Sure, it’s possible to produce excellent work in a small room with four white walls, but where’s the fun in that? Office spaces should have as much personality as the team members working in them and encourage creativity and collaboration, as well as be indicative of the overall company culture. Take a peek inside the offices of six beautiful Chicago companies and learn about what their teams love most about them. read more