The Journal of Healthcare Contracting, a publication that is solely devoted to the healthcare supply chain, recognized Mary Phillips in a Women Leader in Supply Chain profile.
Mary, South County Health’s Materials Management Manager, oversees the purchasing of products and services used throughout the South County Health system.
In May 2019, South County Health received its second consecutive Yankee Alliance’s Savings Award, a recognition given to members of the group purchasing organization (GPO) for significant cost savings. That Award came from an $800,000 savings in 2018 by leveraging purchasing power on goods and services.
(See South County Health awarded high marks in lowering costs)
The Journal of Healthcare Contracting focuses on the interactions of the four primary stakeholders in healthcare contracting: health systems and their facilities, manufacturers and suppliers, distributors and group purchasing organizations.