How Thoughtful Supply Decisions Strengthen Patient Care: Five Lessons from Barbara Strain

This month, I sat down with @Barbara Strain, a leader in value analysis and former supply strategy leader at @UVA Health, to explore how thoughtful sourcing decisions can strengthen patient care. As health systems navigate tighter budgets and rising demands, it’s never been more important to choose products that support the people who use them — clinicians, staff, and patients. At @Care+Wear, we’ve seen how the right decisions at the system level can directly impact comfort, workflow, infection prevention, and patient dignity. It’s bigger than just a product — it’s how it supports care. Here are a few takeaways from our conversation: 🔎 Visibility builds confidence in care 🩺 Partners listen, vendors just deliver products 🧵 Durability + patient experience = real value 💡 Innovation works when everyone adapts together 📊 The future is “integrating overall value” 🎥 Watch the full conversation below