Overview of What You Will Learn

Effective healthcare operations rely heavily on strong supply chain management, and supply chain rebates are a crucial component. Hospitals rely on these rebates to maximize financial resources, which can be redirected toward patient care and strategic initiatives. However, many hospitals struggle to fully realize the potential of their rebate programs, leaving substantial savings untapped.

Join us for an enlightening panel discussion featuring industry experts who will explain the core reasons behind the underperformance of hospital supply chain rebate programs and offer actionable solutions to address these challenges.

Meet the Speakers

  • Gabriel De La Rosa, Director of Supply Chain at Ventura County Medical Center
  • Dan Smith, founder and Chief Executive for
    ClearPoint Healthcare, Inc
  • Tony Garcia, Former Director of Materials Management at Community Memorial

Webinar Moderation By

  • Andrew Brandenburg, MBA, Regional Vice President of Sales at SpendMend

Key Discussion Points

  • Uncaptured Rebates: Discover how hospitals can identify and recover missed opportunities, ensuring the full capture of rebate value.
  • Missed Opportunities: Learn strategies for optimizing rebate management to increase savings by 5% to 15%.
  • Sub-optimal Terms: Explore the importance of negotiating favorable contractual terms with suppliers to secure additional savings of 2% to 4%.

Why Attend?

  • Gain insights into the financial impact of supply chain rebates in healthcare.
  • Learn practical solutions to enhance your hospital’s rebate program performance.
  • Discover the critical role of rebates in cost containment and sustainability.

Don’t miss out on this opportunity to unlock the full potential of your hospital’s supply chain rebate program. Register now to secure your spot!

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About the Speakers

Tom Flynn

Tom has over 20 years of experience serving the Procure-to-Pay (P2P) community with expertise in the Recovery Audit Industry. Prior to his time with SpendMend, Tom founded two technologies firms in the P2P space. In 2021, Tom was recognized as a 7X “Pro-to-Know” in Supply Chain by SDCE Magazine. In 2020, Tom was named a “Top 100 Influencer in Accounts Payable” by the APA.

Tony Garcia

Tony Garcia is the founder and architect of the Rebate Insight software solution for Rebate Management. Tony has over 25 years of experience serving the healthcare industry, with leadership roles at a Southern California health system. He is an expert in materials management and systems management, with a deep understanding of the challenges of rebate management in healthcare supply chains.

Gabriel De La Rosa

Gabriel has worked in supply chain for over two decades starting in manufacturing and aerospace. Gabriel began his career in healthcare 10 years ago at Community Memorial hospital in Ventura County . Gabriel has been able to merge the data driven manufacturing world with the patient focused world of healthcare. Gabriel is a graduate of LaVerne university where he focused on organizational management. Having been a part of several industries he has been able to carry forward the fundamental supply chain skills and practices to the healthcare industry.

Dan Smith

Dan is the founder and Chief Executive for ClearPoint Healthcare, Inc. headquartered in Las Vegas, Nevada and has over 35 years of direct experience in the healthcare industry in a variety of clinical, managerial, administrative, executive, and entrepreneurial roles. Dan provides leadership, guidance, and hands-on client consulting and project development to a variety of clients including hospital providers, physicians, and various healthcare groups within the US and across Asia Pacific.