Canada’s healthcare system is both complex and interdependent where hospitals, provincial agencies, long term healthcare, public health and primary care all play a critical role. A significant continuing issue is the lack of integration across the system, which ultimately impacts the patients. A leading supply chain system can contribute to healthcare innovation, look out for technological changes, lower healthcare costs, and improve patient outcomes. This session addresses key issues such as cost reduction, supply chain operations, managing supplier risks and supplier relations, data driven supply chains and more. 

Leadership Panel: Disruption and Changes - What is the Path Forward?

Healthcare leaders have learnt from the challenges for the past couple of years. These learnings have led to better collaboration, internally and externally. As the leaders look forward it is important to understand what their vision is for the future. This panel of leaders shares their insights and plans for the future.

Keynote Address - The State of Indigenous Health in Canada

Vendor Relations and Risk Management

Vendor Relations and Risk Management Risk management is critical for healthcare supply chain management. It helps to establish a framework to identify and assess and then mitigate risks for safety, compliance, and operational efficiency. 

Greg Chow, V.P., Finance & CFO, Mackenzie Health 
Hugh Durant, Senior Director, Capital & Sourcing, Unity Health Toronto
Mike Gourlay, VP, Corporate Services & CFO, St. Mary’s General Hospital
Moderator: Anand Shah, Partner, EY

Pan-Canadian Interoperability Road Map and an Update on Procurement Toolkit 

Discover how Canada Health Infoway is spearheading a shift in healthcare interoperability and how its Procurement program play a pivotal role by: 

• Driving shared outcomes
• Defining and publishing common requirements
• Leading Cross-jurisdictional procurement processes 

This session highlights how these will contribute to the achievement of seamless interoperability, enhance patient outcomes, and drive greater efficiency in healthcare delivery. Chantale Frenette, Senior Director, Procurement, Canada Health Infoway

Ethical & Social Procurement: Moving from Cost-Driven to Value-Based