This episode features Kathryn Carpenter, VP of Sourcing, Contracting, Clinical Strategy, Implementation, and Supply Chain at CommonSpirit Health. Here, she discusses her background, the steps CommonSpirit is taking in order to recover from pandemic disruptions, the importance of transparency between suppliers & providers, plus more.
Summary
Meet Kathryn Carpenter: VP at CommonSpirit Health
Kathryn Carpenter, the Vice President of Sourcing, Contracting Clinical Strategy and Implementation and Supply Chain at CommonSpirit Health, discusses her background, the steps CommonSpirit is taking to recover from pandemic disruptions, the importance of transparency between suppliers and providers, and more.
From Operating Room Nurse to Supply Chain Leader
Carpenter started her career as an operating room nurse and moved to the supply chain field. Since then, she has been leading CommonSpirit in implementing their sourcing and contracting model after the merger of Catholic Health Initiatives and Dignity Health.
Creating Stability in the Supply Chain
Today, Carpenter is focused on creating stability in their supply chain, managing inflationary costs, and developing partnerships with suppliers in China to ensure resiliency. CommonSpirit is focusing their growth and investment on purchase services spend, real estate spend, and quality and patient safety numbers. They are also working towards a nursing residency program, mergers and acquisitions, and population health to better serve their communities.
Changing the Way Healthcare is Managed
Ultimately, CommonSpirit is excited about the possibility of changing the way healthcare is managed, creating transparency within the industry, and allowing patients to choose their care.
Exploring New Places and Cultures
Kathryn was very excited to talk about her upcoming travel plans and shared that she will be taking a road trip in the spring. She is looking forward to seeing new places, learning about different cultures, and having an amazing adventure.
With a clear vision for the future of healthcare and a focus on stability and growth, Kathryn Carpenter and CommonSpirit Health are well-positioned to make a positive impact on the industry.
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This episode aired on 11/20/2022 and can be listened here.
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