Industry News Calendar of Events

Cleveland Clinic names new chief supply chain officer

Cleveland Clinic has named Steve Downey as the health system’s chief supply chain and patient support services officer.

In this role, Downey will be responsible for planning, leading and directing all strategic and operational aspects of Cleveland Clinic’s global supply Steve Downey chain and support services. He will also provide strategic vision and oversight for creating key partnerships and joint ventures, providing direction on key sourcing decisions.

Downey joins Cleveland Clinic having spent the last four years as the group SVP of Supply Chain Operations at Vizient, Inc. (Irving, TX). He was responsible for Vizient’s supply chain operations business, as well as providing supply chain leadership and guidance for over 35 acute and 200 non-acute facilities across the

U.S. He led internal and external data

management initiatives, including the implementation of machine learning and AI, as well as acute and non-acute supply chain technologies.

Downey’s experience spans more than 30 years in a variety of supply chain settings, including supply chain management, operations, marketing, business development, sales, account management and product management. He also brings experience in healthcare experience working with medical devices, healthcare providers, group purchasing organizations (GPO), pharmaceuticals and distributors.

“Today’s healthcare supply chains are under immense pressure to deliver,” Downey said. “I am excited to join Cleveland Clinic at this pivotal moment and help us emerge stronger, serving our patients and caregivers with all I can bring.”

Industry associations work with ports to expedite medical supplies

Several industry groups have announced they are collaborating with port leaders to test tools and processes for prioritizing medical supply containers, in order to find new ways to get medical supplies and equipment into the hands of healthcare providers and frontline workers more quickly and efficiently.

The proactive leadership of the Los Angeles and Long Beach ports, terminal operator SSA Marine and its technology partner eModal are working with The Health Industry Distributors Association (HIDA) (Alexandria, VA), Advanced Medical Technology Association (AdvaMed), and International Safety Equipment Association (ISEA).

In a press release, HIDA also thanked the group’s federal partners at the Federal Maritime Commission and White House

Supply Chain Disruption Task Force.

“We will continue to engage with ports and other transport system stakeholders to identify impactful ways to expedite medical supplies and equipment,” HIDA said. “Hospitals and other care settings depend on a reliable U.S. transportation system to receive critical medical supplies and equipment. An unpredictable system negatively impacts patient care and public health.

“Essential medical supplies and equipment need a “fast pass” through the transportation system to support COVID-19 response, flu season, and necessary surgeries and treatments that were delayed due to the pandemic.”

CALENDAR

Due to COVID-19 restrictions at press time some dates and locations may change.

Federation of American Hospitals 2022 FAH Conference and Business Exposition

March 6-8, 2022 Washington Hilton Hotel Washington, DC

GHX GHX Summit 22

May 9-12, 2022 The Diplomat Hollywood, Fla.

Health Connect Partners Spring 22 Hospital Supply Chain Conference

May 18-20, 2022 New Orleans, La.

Summer 22 Hospital Supply Chain Conference

June 20 – July 1, 2022 (Virtual)

IDN Summit Spring IDN Summit & Reverse Expo

April 11-13, 2022 Omni Orlando Resort at ChampionsGate Orlando, Fla.

Fall IDN Summit & Reverse Expo

August 29-31, 2022 JW Mariott Desert Ridge Resort and Space Phoenix, Ariz.

Share Moving Media National Accounts Summit

Dec. 1-2, 2022 Fort Worth, Texas