GHX CEO Bruce Johnson introduces a new five-part video series in which he will share insights and observations crowdsourced from one of the largest healthcare communities in the industry. Tune in to celebrate healthcare community triumphs and learn how you can strengthen the healthcare supply chain and minimize financial risk during times of crisis.
Episode 5: Building a Stronger, More Resilient Healthcare Supply Chain
In the final video in the series, Bruce reflects on the impact COVID-19 has had on the healthcare industry, discusses areas that are ripe for evolution and offers suggested next steps.
To the members of the GHX community who are working tirelessly to fight COVID-19:
This is a time of great uncertainty for us all. But we recognize there is even greater pressure on our healthcare providers and suppliers to have answers.
Patients are looking to caregivers to allay the fear their symptoms might be the coronavirus, for definitive diagnosis and a treatment path and how long it will take to fully recover. In turn, providers are looking to manufacturers who can reliably supply the critical medical equipment they desperately need – in the required quantity, in the shortest timeframe possible.
This dynamic ignited GHX to action. We created the COVID-19 Information Center to deliver the insights, data and tools to help our community tackle the pressing challenges of securing supplies, identifying clinically comparable product alternatives and setting up overflow care facilities. Our goal is to empower you to respond to the call for answers.
When GHX was founded 20 years ago there wasn’t a road map, but over time we collectively built an amazing community. This unprecedented time calls on us to re-imagine what healthcare's 'new normal' looks like and we will build a stronger future together.
- Bruce Johnson
Bruce Johnson Video Series (do we have a formal title?)
As you have likely seen, India’s COVID-19 confirmed caseload has been seriously surging. As of April 26, India’s Health Ministry reported more than 130,000 infections overnight.
We continue to monitor the health of our local staff, but there have been only 8 confirmed cases among our team at this time. There has been no impact to workforce productivity and operations, and we continue to maintain or exceed service levels.
While we do not expect this situation to have a significant impact on your G-Fax service, we are taking the necessary steps to prepare our continuity plan in the event the situation materially changes. We feel confident our team will continue to deliver reliable, excellent service while working remotely as they have done for over a year.
