At the conference, Craig “Kip” Davis, who recently completed two terms as ASHMM president, passed the role to George Pearson, associate director of SCO contracts at Birmingham, Ala.-based Encompass Health.
The ASHMM aims to improve procurement and distribution systems in healthcare by promoting collaboration among purchasing and materials managers, according to a news release shared with Becker’s on Dec. 3. The organization works with hospitals, healthcare agencies and businesses to encourage standardization and streamline processes within the supply chain.
The organization continues to provide its members with resources to enhance their knowledge and effectiveness in materials management while also offering a platform for the exchange of industry ideas and best practices, the release said.
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