July 7, 2026- A new Executive Briefing, created by the SMI Physician Advisory Group, highlights the ways in which the healthcare supply chain continues to mature, evolving beyond its traditional transactional role to become a strategic partner in both the delivery of patient care and the management of overall costs. Per the executive briefing, the current healthcare environment presents a critical opportunity for the supply chain profession to deepen relationships with clinicians and clinical departments. The briefing explores integrating the supply chain through physician engagement, achieving sustained collaboration, improving data access, transparency, and accountability and more.