Healthcare supply chains faced vulnerabilities exposed by COVID-19, prompting a need for digital optimization. In this episode, Dr. Pearce McCarty, a seasoned orthopedic surgeon and co-founder of DOCSI, explains how the company’s digital tools optimize surgical supply chains and enhance operational efficiency in healthcare settings. He emphasizes how the platform engages with physicians by leveraging machine learning algorithms to identify opportunities for improvement as well as the importance of addressing supply chain vulnerabilities, especially in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. The DOCSI platform ingests utilization data, cost data, and case volumes to create individualized dashboards for surgeons, who can then make informed decisions to reduce clinical variation and enhance cost-effectiveness. Dr. McCarty emphasizes the potential for collaboration with medical device companies to drive contract compliance and product development, highlighting the importance of engaging physicians in decision-making to bend the cost curve of healthcare, while underscoring the need to create a culture of fiscal stewardship and improve healthcare efficiency. Tune in and learn how DOCSI is revolutionizing healthcare supply chains for a more affordable and accessible future! Resources:  Watch the entire interview here.  Connect and follow Pearce McCarty on LinkedIn. Discover more about DOCSI on their LinkedIn and website.