8 JUNE - JULY 2025IN MY OPINIONBridging the Gap: Supply Chain Talent in HealthcareBy Ali Kheirandish, VP of Supply Chain Contracting, U.S. Renal CareBehind the scenes, a complex web of operations is at work to ensure that medical supplies, equipment, and pharmaceuticals are readily available and operational for patient care. This complex system, known as the healthcare supply chain, has been facing significant challenges especially during and after the pandemic. The shortage of supply chain talent is at the top of the list! This challenge and the domino effect of it has significantly impacted health organization's ability to support patient care. Do you remember the pandemic? The shortage of supply chain talent in healthcare, is influenced by several contributory factors. One is the specialized nature of healthcare supply needs. Navigating the specialized requirements requires in-depth knowledge of regulations, precise product specifications, varying payer requirements and reimbursement, and the distinct requirements of patient care ­ no two patients are the same. Second, as we transition to non-clinical spend Ali Kheirandish
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