Jorge Hernandez, Broward Health’s VP and chief procurement officer, was recognized in Becker’s Hospital Review 2024 list of “Supply Chain Leaders to Know.”
August 29, 2024 – Hernandez has more than 25 years of experience in leadership roles in for-profit and non-profit hospital and corporate supply chains, including oversight of strategic sourcing, operations, systems, analytics, and organizational engagement across the spectrum of health systems. Hernandez has played a crucial role in managing and reducing supply costs while enhancing operational efficiencies within the system. He is a strong advocate for economic and small business development through the procurement process and has increased Broward Health’s spending and presence in the South Florida market. Additionally, he spearheaded a supply utilization transformation that optimized Broward Health Group Purchasing Organization contracts, consistently achieving savings of more than $1.5 million year after year.
“Effective supply chain management drives operational excellence and fosters collaboration,” Hernandez said. “Broward Health’s supply chain mission is to deliver innovative, cost-efficient solutions that ensure timely delivery of goods and services, supporting quality patient care. By leveraging procurement strategies and partnering with local small businesses, we enhance efficiency and contribute to our community’s growth.”
Supply chain leaders oversee the behind-the-scenes operations that ensure their hospitals and health systems function seamlessly, without disrupting patient care. Leveraging years of experience in healthcare supply chain management, these leaders secure cost savings, cultivate partnerships and manage logistics.
The leaders highlighted on Becker’s list have enabled their organizations to thrive, even in the face of large-scale issues resulting from the pandemic. Many have successfully navigated these challenges in a way that positions their organizations to more easily overcome future obstacles.
The full list features individual profiles of all leaders on the list and can be read here.
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About Broward Health
Broward Health, founded in 1938 and headquartered in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, ranks among the 10 largest public healthcare systems in the United States. Nationally recognized for its focus on high-quality care for the residents of Broward County and beyond, Broward Health boasts five hospitals, two trauma centers, a dynamic academic partnership with Florida Atlantic University, was the county’s first statutory teaching hospital and has an ever-growing graduate medical education program. It includes more than 50 health centers and physician practices covering virtually every healthcare specialty.
Broward Health never stops working toward its mission of Exceptional Care, Extraordinary Compassion and Everyday Excellence. Driven by more than 11,000 talented employees and physicians who deliver care to all patients, regardless of their ability to pay, Broward Health is one of the largest employers in Broward County with an operating budget of $1.6 billion, and annually provides almost $225 million of charity and uncompensated care.
For more information about Broward Health, visit BrowardHealth.org.
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