How an Accurate Item Master Ensures Revenue Integrity and Prevents Provider Burnout
There are numerous challenges facing U.S. hospitals and health systems today that are now widely acknowledged and discussed, such as the high cost of care,…
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5 Reasons Non-Conformance to Requirements is Holding Back Your Savings Opportunities
Savings Opportunities Pyramid Every product, service, and technology should have their functional requirements or exact specifications defined by your customers, not specified by their sales…
The New Normal in Healthcare Supply Chain: Financial Uncertainty
Healthcare Supply Chain Expense Savings Opportunities Could Be Easier and Better Than You Think If You Know Where You Stand “While we have seen a…
Getting Beyond Like and Don’t Like in Value Analysis
If I had a dollar for every time I have heard the terms “like” and “don’t like” when referring to a product, service, or technology…
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Value Analysis: The Secret Formula For Substitutions
It’s my understanding that supply chain shortages are still a big problem in healthcare due to the effects of the pandemic. Further, we are hearing…
How Do You Make Your Clinical Value Analysis Program Even Better in 2023?
As we begin a new year, it is good to take a step back and take a good look in the mirror at your value…
If Supply Chain Excellence is Your Top Priority: You Need to Know Where You Stand
We often assume that our supply chain division, department, or unit is performing at the highest performance levels, but are we really sure? From our…
Driving Out Waste and Inefficient Use with Value Analysis
Big Savings and Quality Improvements with Inflatable Patient Positioning and Transfer Devices It is amazing how value analysis works as a great tool and process…
Laying a Strong Foundation for Your Recall Management Program
In this edition, let’s explore what is needed to create a successful recall management program for any healthcare facility. The Role of Executive Leadership in…
Value Analysis: Your Purchase Costs Are Only the Tip of the Iceberg
We all understand the concept of an iceberg that has three-quarters of its mass submerged under the waterline. Well, this same concept can be applied…
Starting Your Own Clinical Supply Utilization Management Program
I recently had a sales call with a hospital Director who was interested in starting a Clinical Supply Utilization Management (CSUM) program at his hospital….