Develop a core procurement team to change the "buying culture" and facilitate:

• Enhancement of the patient experience by providing the highest quality, state-of-the-art health care environment in the most cost-efficient manner.
• Creation of an innovative, incremental, clinically-specific approach to develop structures and parallel processes for procurement, knowledge management, supply chain management, and revenue enhancement services.
• Consolidation and coordination of all procurement activities related to supplies, equipment, and professional services to maximize the value received by UI Hospitals and Clinics.