The healthcare supply chain continues to face repercussions from the COVID-19 pandemic, with shortages of vital raw materials leading to disruptions in pharmaceuticals and other essential products.  In this episode, Jon Pruitt, senior vice president of CHC Supply Trust, joins the podcast to explain innovative practices community hospitals should implement to respond to supply chain concerns, emphasizing the importance of partnerships with distributors, group purchasing organizations and internal stakeholders.  Pruitt is responsible for overseeing a comprehensive supply chain management strategy for Community Hospital Corporation, which partners with hospitals to help them remain community-operated and governed.