The Source magazine: HealthTrust members’ go-to resource for performance improvement, clinical integration & supply chain best practices


THE SOURCE
is the official magazine of HealthTrust, available online and distributed in print four times a year. This award-winning publication provides members with information and insights on relevant industry issues, performance improvement initiatives, clinical integration, supply chain best practices, technology trends and positive impacts to cost, quality, outcomes and the patient experience. The content features subject matter experts from within the HealthTrust membership, its Physician Advisory Group, HealthTrust’s internal team and the healthcare industry.

Editorial Contributions

Clinicians, healthcare executives, physicians, supply chain leaders and staff within HealthTrust member facilities are invited to share their expertise as part of upcoming articles. Contact Executive Editor Faye Porter to suggest subject matter experts to interview or story ideas for publication consideration.

HealthTrust Corporate Team

PUBLISHER
Lisa Garman – VP, Marketing & Communications

EXECUTIVE EDITOR
Faye Porter – Director, Member Education & Communications, Marketing

MANAGING EDITOR
Shellie Meeks – Senior Manager, Member Education & Communications, Marketing

2026 Education & Editorial Advisors

Jocelyn Bradshaw – President, GPO 

Aashish Shah, M.D., J.D. – SVP & Chief Medical Officer 

Brian Moran, PharmD, MBA – Chief Pharmacy Officer

Guy Wagner, MBA – SVP, Strategic Sourcing, Commercial Products & Services

Teri Bernstein – VP, Strategic Sourcing

Joey Dickson – VP, Strategic Sourcing & Community Supplier Development 

Jennel Lengle, MSN, RN – VP, Supply Chain Board & Clinical Operations

Patrick Lowry, MBA, MS – VP, Customer Solutions, Technology & Innovation

Rick Phillips, R.T.(R)(MR)(CT)(ARRT), CRA – VP, Performance Solutions

Angie Sims – VP, Strategic Accounts

Stephanie Thompson, MBA, PharmD – VP, Performance Solutions

Jason Braithwaite, PharmD, MS, BCPS – SAVP, Pharmacy Services

Drew Preslar, MBA – AVP, Performance Solutions

Jennifer Westendorf, DNP, RN, CNOR – AVP, Environmental Performance & Surgical Services

Kara Fortune, PharmD – Senior Director, Performance Solutions

Holly Moore, MSN, CCRN-K – Senior Director, Performance Solutions

Margherita Potter, MHS, RD, BS – Senior Director, Food & Nutrition Services

Kathy McCardell, BSN, RN – Director, Radiology & Cardiovascular Services, Clinical Operations

Pam Norman, BSN, RN – Director, Performance Solutions

Tara Roth, MHA, BSN, CENP – Director, Nursing Services, Clinical Operations

Connie Sharkey, PharmD, MS – Director, Performance Solutions

Jody Upton, MSN, MSM, RN – Director, Performance Solutions

Michael Schlosser, M.D., MBA– EVP & Chief Clinical Officer, HCA Healthcare

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Note: The articles and information that appear in The Source in print or online are for informational purposes only and should not be relied upon in any manner. Such content is not intended to replace health system practices and independent clinical decision-making, which are the sole responsibility of health systems and their practitioners. Individuals should independently determine, and shall have sole responsibility for, any course of action related to the matters addressed herein. HealthTrust, on behalf of itself and any members or subject matter experts who have provided the content, expressly disclaims any liability for health system operational and treatment decisions as well as any liability associated with actions or omissions of any individual relying upon such content. Contact HealthTrust for additional information.

*“New technology” is classified as a product that, as compared to existing products:

  • Offers significant technological advancements,
  • Improves clinical outcomes or patient care in a significant way (i.e., documented reduction in procedure times, outcomes, lengths of stay, readmissions, infection rates), or
  • Streamlines work processes and/or the economics of facility operations in a significant way (i.e., increase or decrease expenses in supply chain or resource utilization).

Demonstration of the above through independent, peer-reviewed publication(s) is beneficial, but not required.*