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The U.S. health care system relies heavily on a global supply chain for pharmaceuticals and medical devices. A significant portion of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), especially for generic sterile injectables like chemotherapy drugs and antibiotics, are sourced from India and China. Similarly, complex medical devices often incorporate components from numerous countries. This global interdependence makes the health care sector particularly vulnerable to tariff-related disruptions.

Discover how Texas Children’s Hospital bridges pharmacy and supply chain to boost efficiency and patient care. Learn real-world strategies for team alignment, shared metrics and tech-driven transparency.

Continuing Education Credits (CECs) are offered through various educational events and eLearning courses for CMRP certification.

Save the Date for the on-demand Information Systems and Data Management cohort. This virtual 4-week program is designed for supply chain professionals looking to fill knowledge gaps and build critical skills.

Develop foundational financial knowledge to improve decision-making, control costs and allocate resources effectively, while building strong collaboration with finance teams to align operations with your organizational goals.

Join the American Hospital Association (AHA) and The Association for Health Care Resource & Materials Management (AHRMM) for a panel discussion about the Mark Cuban Cost Plus Drug Company’s approach to drug pricing. Learn tangible examples of how hospital and health system peers have partnered with Cost Plus to achieve significant savings and transparency in drug purchasing.

Save the Date for the on-demand Inventory and Distribution Management cohort. This virtual 4-week program is designed for supply chain professionals looking to fill knowledge gaps and build critical skills.

Register now for the fourth cohort: Finance and Health Care Supply Chain. This virtual 4-week program is designed for supply chain professionals looking to fill knowledge gaps and build critical skills.

Register now for the fifth cohort: Strategic Planning, Leadership and Compliance. This virtual 3-week program is designed for supply chain professionals looking to fill knowledge gaps and build critical skills.

This course equips leaders with the tools to build meaningful connections that enhance individual performance, foster collaboration and strengthen the leadership pipeline.

Hear pragmatic insights into how predictive analysis and generative AI are not just theoretical concepts but real-world tools driving operational excellence.

Explore how healthcare organizations leveraged artificial intelligence and predictive analytics to maintain supply chain continuity during recent natural disasters.

Learn how automated workflows and Generative AI (GenAI) streamline sourcing and procurement, enhancing agility, productivity, and customer satisfaction.

Uncover a multi-lever strategy to maximize savings and achieve sustainable results for your health system, moving beyond traditional cost reduction tactics.

Learn practical strategies to expand your network, foster valuable relationships, and leverage your connections to create opportunities.

Discover strategies for attracting, retaining, and upskilling supply chain talent through effective job alignment and specialized education programs.

AHRMM Academy: Information Systems and Data ManagementToday’s health care environment demands that information be shared in a fast and efficient manner. Technology has advanced with lightning speed and systems have become more sophisticated.

AHRMM's Policies and Procedures Manual for the Health Care Supply Chain, 2nd Edition contains over 160 new and revised health care supply chain policies and procedures to reflect current leading practices needed to run a successful supply chain department in any health care organization.

Discover more about the Supply Chain Management designation known as AHRMM Fellows, which recognizes and honors accomplished members of the health care supply chain who have demonstrated exceptional expertise and achievements in the field.

Explore the role of MMIS and ERP systems in health care, the importance of supply chain data standards and the benefits of EDI for seamless operations.