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Clinical Supply Utilization Management: The Gift that Keeps Giving Big Savings

February 15, 2025 Robert Yokl Comments Off

Clinical supply utilization management (CSUM) is not a one-time event but instead is a fluid and ever-changing system to track everything in your supply chain using patient volume centric metrics to ascertain where savings, problems, […]

Value Analysis Interviewing Skills Can Make or Break Your VA Projects

February 15, 2025 Robert Yokl Comments Off

Value analysis begins and ends with the customer, and it is ever more important to learn as much as possible from our customers, stakeholders, and experts on our VA projects. You must be a good […]

Value Analysis Does Not Hate You… Just Your New Product Request Submission

February 15, 2025 Robert Yokl Comments Off

“There are big benefits to thinking of value analysis committee less like the enemy and more like me when I get a brochure in the mail.” I hear an underlying current of frustration and anger […]

Preparing Your Value Analysis Teams for the Generational Shift

February 15, 2025 Robert Yokl Comments Off

When Bob Yokl reached out to me to write this article for HCVA&UM Magazine, he challenged me to write a forward-thinking article that truly has the vision for the future of healthcare value analysis teams. […]

Featured Articles November 2024 – Healthcare Value Analysis & Utilization Management Magazine

November 27, 2024 Robert Yokl Comments Off

Just Released November 2024 Healthcare Value Analysis and Utilization Management Magazine Featured Articles Article Title/Link Article By: Link FEATURED – VA LEADERSHIP INTERVIEW Value Analysis Advancing Clinical Outcomes Darin Hammers, President and CEO, Minerva […]

Just Published – Healthcare Value Analysis & Utilization Management Magazine

November 25, 2024 Robert Yokl Comments Off

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The Value of Incorporating Operational Efficiencies and Clinical Standardization into Healthcare Value Analysis

November 18, 2024 Robert Yokl Comments Off

Healthcare value analysis is an essential process that enables organizations to evaluate the cost, quality, and clinical outcomes associated with medical products, technologies, and services. As healthcare systems evolve, value analysis professionals must look beyond […]

Improvement Strategies for Your Value Analysis Program for 2025 and Beyond

November 15, 2024 Robert Yokl Comments Off

I often hear Value Analysis and Supply Chain professionals talk about how “mature” their VA/Supply Chain programs are. This is great to know but I am a firm believer that VA and Supply Chain are still […]

Working Together to Combat Inflation in the Healthcare Supply Chain

November 13, 2024 Robert Yokl Comments Off

Inflation poses a significant challenge for industries across the board, and healthcare is no exception. Hospitals are particularly vulnerable due to their reliance on complex supply chains that deliver essential medical equipment, pharmaceuticals, and personal […]

Value Analysis Advancing Clinical Outcomes

November 13, 2024 Robert Yokl Comments Off

HVAUMM: Could you tell us a little about your history with Minerva Surgical and your journey into the world of healthcare supply chain and value analysis with your innovative devices? D. Hammers: Minerva Surgical was […]

Achieving Clinical Value Objectives for a Complex Value Analysis Initiative

November 13, 2024 Robert Yokl Comments Off

In a rapidly evolving healthcare landscape, achieving clinical value through value analysis (VA) is more crucial than ever. Complex VA initiatives, often involving multiple stakeholders and intricate decision-making, require a strategic and collaborative approach. The […]

Do Hospital Supply Chains Turn to Subs Too Early Without First Checking for Original OEM Products?

November 13, 2024 Robert Yokl Comments Off

Hospital supply chains often turn to substitute medical products too quickly, primarily due to various pressures and system limitations. Below is an expanded discussion of why this happens, with real-world examples, expert opinions, and references. […]

eco•pí® by Medpaper®

November 13, 2024 Robert Yokl Comments Off

ABSTRACT In an era where the convergence of technology and environmental responsibility is paramount, eco·pí®️ stands as a pioneering solution at the forefront of sustainable innovation in the healthcare sector. Functioning as a comprehensive platform, […]