Here’s what you should know:
1. Mr. Gomez cited the company’s unique, daily customer interactions as the reason why Cardinal isn’t worried about Amazon.
2. He said, “We have the clinical knowledge, the regulatory knowledge and the legal knowledge to manage orders … and to get the best possible cost equation for our customers.”
3. Despite Mr. Gomez’s assurance, any announcement concerning Amazon entering the healthcare marketplace is causing stocks to tumble industrywide. Cardinal is not immune.
4. When Mr. Gomez was asked about Cardinal’s medical supply business, he called the company’s management process unreplicable.
More articles on supply chain:
6 new GI-driven ASCs and facilities — January 2018
7 things for ASC leaders to know for Thursday — Feb. 22, 2018
A 30k-foot view of technology — Dr. Arnold Levy shares why GI practices need to embrace technology now
At the Becker’s 32nd Annual Meeting: The Business and Operations of ASCs, taking place October 29-31 in Chicago, ASC leaders, surgeons and healthcare executives will explore strategies to drive growth, enhance operational performance, navigate reimbursement challenges and prepare for the future of ambulatory surgery. Apply for complimentary registration now.