Solvent Networks Expands Board with Four Distinguished Healthcare Leaders
Solvent Networks, the business affiliate of the SC Hospital Association, proudly announces the appointment of four new members to its Board of Directors: Jennifer Bair (Prisma Health), Joseph DeLeon (Roper St. Francis Healthcare), Andy Hartung (Self Regional Healthcare), and John Snow (Newberry Health). These leaders bring expertise in pharmacy strategy, digital transformation, rural hospital operations, and multi-system executive leadership—further strengthening the board’s ability to guide innovation and performance across South Carolina’s hospitals.
They join an exceptional group of current board members: Bruce Bailey (Tidelands Health), Boyd “BJ” McCluskey (McLeod Health), Lesli McGee (McLeod Health), John Miller (AnMed Health), and Roger Sipe (Lexington Medical Center). Together, the board supports Solvent Networks’ mission to deliver high-value solutions that address the operational, financial, and workforce needs of hospitals and health systems statewide.
Going Global to Strengthen the Workforce
While international recruitment isn’t new, today’s healthcare challenges demand a bold, modern approach. Join endorsed partner, Qualivis, on Wednesday, June 18 at 12:00pm for a session that will introduce a differentiated model that goes beyond simply filling roles, focusing instead on long-term retention through a highly curated global talent pool and meaningful integration into both the health system and the community.
Learn how OhioHealth successfully expanded its global reach to address workforce shortages and build a future-ready talent pipeline. Their journey offers practical guidance and actionable strategies for any organization looking to strengthen its workforce through international recruitment.
Learning objectives:
- Understand the benefits of hiring internationally educated professionals.
- Identify common challenges in global recruitment and retention, and explore practical solutions to address them.
- Apply best practices for recruitment, supporting and retaining international talent to ensure long-term success and organizational impact.
Attend the 30-minute session and complete the evaluation to earn 0.5 ANCC contact hour. Register here.
The Evolution of Advanced Practice Providers and What it Means for Your Recruitment Strategy
As the role of advanced practice providers evolves, so should your recruitment strategy. Take a look at what healthcare leaders need to know when hiring APPs and get actionable tips for recruiting top candidates. Read more here.
Supply Assurance
From product shortages to operational disruptions, healthcare supply chains remain vulnerable in ways that impact care delivery and preparedness. Join endorsed partner, Vizient, and the Oklahoma Hospital Association (OHA), on Wednesday, June 18 at 11:30am for an interactive session that will explore how hospitals and health systems can move beyond reactive crisis management and toward a more resilient, transparent, and proactive approach to supply assurance. Using a self-assessment tool and real-world examples, attendees will benchmark their current practices against a practical maturity model and walk away with actionable strategies—no matter where they are in their assurance journey.
Learning objectives:
- Define the core components of healthcare supply assurance, including supply access, operational readiness, and risk mitigation.
- Evaluate their organization’s assurance maturity using a structured assessment across visibility, data, planning, and supplier engagement.
- Identify five practical strategies that support more resilient and efficient supply chains
- Describe the role of data transparency—such as country of origin and manufacturing tier—in mitigating supply risk.
- Commit to one or more immediate actions that can advance their organization’s assurance capabilities.
Register here and feel free to share with others in your organization that may be interested!
Tariff Price Adjustment Overview from Vizient
Vizient firmly opposes supplier price increases tied to tariffs, emphasizing the importance of honoring fixed pricing agreements. When such requests are made, Vizient enforces a rigorous, transparent evaluation process focused on supplier accountability and protecting member hospitals’ financial health. Suppliers must provide detailed data—including cost breakdowns, margin impacts, inventory levels, and mitigation strategies—before any consideration is given. Price changes, if allowed, are intended to be temporary and closely monitored. Vizient remains steadfast in shielding clients from unnecessary cost burdens. Read more here.