Clinical Supply Utilization

A CSUM Program Is Not the Finish Line
Clinical Supply Utilization

A CSUM Program Is Not the Finish Line

September 25, 2026 Robert Yokl Comments Off on A CSUM Program Is Not the Finish Line
Implementing a Clinical Supply Utilization Management (CSUM) program is an important first step, but it should never be considered the finish line. In fact, having a CSUM program and having a proficient CSUM program are […]
You Have a Supply Chain Strategy, but Do You Have an Ongoing Clinical Supply Utilization Strategy?
Clinical Supply Utilization

You Have a Supply Chain Strategy, but Do You Have an Ongoing Clinical Supply Utilization Strategy?

September 22, 2026 Robert Yokl Comments Off on You Have a Supply Chain Strategy, but Do You Have an Ongoing Clinical Supply Utilization Strategy?
“Ongoing visibility is what allows Clinical Supply Utilization Management to continue producing savings opportunities year after year.” For years, healthcare organizations have relied on the two most familiar strategies to reduce supply costs: price and […]
CSUM is the Strategic Advantage You Don’t Realize is Missing
Clinical Supply Utilization

CSUM is the Strategic Advantage You Don’t Realize is Missing

May 29, 2026 Robert Yokl Comments Off on CSUM is the Strategic Advantage You Don’t Realize is Missing
Clinical supply utilization management (CSUM) is rapidly emerging as a critical capability for healthcare supply chain and value analysis professionals seeking to move beyond traditional cost-saving methods. While many organizations have already captured the majority […]
There’s a Hole in the Bucket: Rethinking Cost Optimization Through Utilization in Value Analysis
Clinical Supply Utilization

There’s a Hole in the Bucket: Rethinking Cost Optimization Through Utilization in Value Analysis

May 28, 2026 Robert Yokl Comments Off on There’s a Hole in the Bucket: Rethinking Cost Optimization Through Utilization in Value Analysis
“We can renegotiate contracts, standardize products, secure better pricing, but if utilization is misaligned, the “bucket” will continue to leak.” You may recognize the song lyrics, “There’s a hole in the bucket, dear Liza, dear […]
Enhancing Your Contracting Strategy
Clinical Supply Utilization

Enhancing Your Contracting Strategy

November 21, 2023 Robert Yokl Comments Off on Enhancing Your Contracting Strategy
“In the evolving healthcare landscape, incorporating clinical product utilization into the contracting strategy can uncover significant savings.” The contract cycle is a familiar space for most healthcare organizations. It may look like the following scenario. […]
Value Analysis Roundtable Discussion: Clinical Supply Utilization Opening Up Invisible Supply and Quality Optimization Opportunities
Clinical Supply Utilization

Value Analysis Roundtable Discussion: Clinical Supply Utilization Opening Up Invisible Supply and Quality Optimization Opportunities

September 21, 2023 Robert Yokl Comments Off on Value Analysis Roundtable Discussion: Clinical Supply Utilization Opening Up Invisible Supply and Quality Optimization Opportunities
We are all looking for new supply chain expense savings beyond price and standardization to help our healthcare organizations weather this perfect storm (high inflation, high labor costs, and shrinking bottom line) we all are […]