As healthcare organizations continue to evaluate where and how care is delivered, Mass General Brigham is investing significant effort in site-of-care initiatives that align technology, clinical needs and long-term growth strategies.

According to Julie Barrios, Executive Director of Clinical Strategic Sourcing and Supply Chain, success depends on bringing the right stakeholders to the table. That includes close collaboration among clinicians, supply chain leaders and supplier partners to evaluate existing technologies, assess future needs and ensure investments support both patients and providers.

Barrios said her team spends considerable time investigating emerging technologies and working with clinical leaders to identify solutions that can improve patient care. The goal is not only to understand where the organization is today, but also where it is headed in the years ahead.

While many supply chain decisions were once viewed as largely operational, Barrios believes they have become increasingly strategic. One of her team's biggest accomplishments has been creating a framework that brings diverse stakeholders together to share knowledge, align priorities and make informed decisions about technology and growth opportunities.

"It's really about bringing people together, educating one another and understanding what we're trying to do on behalf of the patient," Barrios said. "We're constantly evaluating where we are today, where we're building and what our opportunities for growth look like."

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