What does it take to keep pharmacy and supply chain aligned across a growing health system?
In this candid conversation, pharmacy and supply chain leaders discuss the tensions, tradeoffs and operational challenges health systems face every day, from shortages and standardization to centralization and cross-functional decision-making. Part strategy session and part reality check, this discussion delivers practical perspectives on what it takes to operate as one connected system.
Speakers
By the end of this session, participants will be able to:
1. Build more effective cross-functional teams that bridge pharmacy and supply chain.
2. Explain how shortages, pricing pressure and operational complexity affect pharmacy supply chain performance.
3. Apply benchmark insights to assess organizational readiness and identify opportunities for improvement.
Florida AHRMM Steve Patton CMRP Scholarship Fund
The Florida Chapter of the Association for Health Care Resource & Materials Management (AHRMM) is excited to launch a new Certified Materials & Resource Professional (CMRP) Scholarship Program for prospective and current members under the Steven Patton CRMP Scholarship Fund.
The scholarship covers:
Process
o National AHRMM annual membership up to $165.o CMRP Review eLearning Course Bundle valued at $182.50 (special rate with discount code provided by national AHRMM for scholarship recipients). o Upon passing the CMRP, awardees will be reimbursed for the CMRP exam registration fee up to $275. The exam must be passed within 12 months of scholarship award.
o Membership and study materials for the initial reimbursement and o Exam registration and proof of passing the exam to obtain full reimbursement.
Why you should become a CMRP:
CMRP’s carry the mark of supply chain excellence with proven knowledge of effectively managing the quality and affordability of patient care. We encourage you to apply today!
Interested candidates should ensure they meet National AHRMM's requirements for CMRP with one of the required combinations of professional experience and formal education.
Fall Conference Tour: Hosted by Baptist Health Care Pensacola
Date: Monday, November 16, 2026 Time: 3:30 PM
Already registered for the conference? Check your conference confirmation email for the registration code.
Providing trusted, efficient, and innovative supply chain services so caregivers have what they need, when and where they need it to deliver exceptional patient care.
Our agenda is being curated for this great event.
Be sure to register for our tour on November 16th after you register for the conference. The registration code will be sent to you in your confirmation email.
For access to our hotel block click here. We will be staying at the Residence Inn by Marriott Pensacola Airport/ Medical Center. 6000 Cobble Creek Road Pensacola, Florida, USA, 32504
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