AHRMM Webinar: Powering Success Through Pharmacy and Supply Chain Collaboration

Pharmacy and supply chain work better when they work together. At Texas Children’s Hospital, senior leaders have bridged these critical functions to drive efficiency, improve patient care and strengthen operational performance. In this session, they’ll share real-world strategies for aligning teams, setting shared metrics and using technology to support accountability and transparency. Walk away with practical ideas to break down silos and build a more connected, resilient health care operation.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

• Identify strategies to strengthen communication and alignment between pharmacy and supply chain teams.
• Examine tools and technologies that enhance resource management and operational efficiency.
• Organize measurable and actionable methods to drive collaboration and improve healthcare outcomes.

SPEAKERS 

Kumbia Lewis, MBA, CMRP 
Director of Hospital Distribution 
Texas Children’s Hospital

Kumbia is the Director of Hospital Distribution at Texas Children’s Hospital, overseeing the hospital’s supply chain operations. With over 25 years of experience, including roles in military healthcare logistics, Kumbia has a strong track record of improving efficiency and building relationships across all staff levels. She has previously held leadership positions at Indiana University Health and Baylor Health Care System and currently serves on the 2024 AHRMM Advisory Board, focusing on developing future supply chain leaders.

Gee Mathen
Director of Pharmacy Clinical Applications and Technical Services
Texas Children’s Hospital

Gee is the Director of Pharmacy Clinical Applications and Technical Services at Texas Children’s Hospital, where he oversees the Technology, Inventor and Financial teams. With over 33 years at Texas Children’s and a degree in Industrial Engineering from the University of Houston, he’s passionate about using technology to advance pharmacy practice, improve medication safety and drive efficiency.