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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, […]

12 Reasons Why You Should Have a Valid Benchmarking/KPI System to Point You in the Right Direction

November 13, 2024 Robert Yokl Comments Off

Supply chain and value analysis seem like an endless world of projects, initiatives, conversions, problems, recalls, and new product request evaluations that just go on and on. Once you think you have everything taken care […]

The Dos and Don’ts of Running a Value Analysis Team Meeting

November 13, 2024 Robert Yokl Comments Off

Running a value analysis team or multiple teams can be very challenging to handle but not impossible. Meeting management is an art and science and when you add the element of value analysis into the […]

Unlocking Healthcare Efficiency: Optimizing Equipment Lifecycle Management in Hospitals and Surgery Centers

November 13, 2024 Robert Yokl Comments Off

Hospitals and surgery centers operate in a complex environment where delivering exceptional patient care must be balanced with stringent financial constraints. A crucial factor impacting both, which is often overlooked, is the effective management of […]

5 Immutable Laws for Successful VAC Packs

November 13, 2024 Robert Yokl Comments Off

They can make or break your sales when dealing with a value analysis team in our current healthcare environment. The process is simple, get the VAC pack right and your chances of a sale are […]

Who is Pulling the Levers Behind the Curtain?

November 13, 2024 Robert Yokl Comments Off

I have worked with several GPOs, attended their conferences, presented, and participated in new technology committees, helping create guidelines and policies for regional and national purchasing groups. I have met some interesting people, and they […]

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

July 19, 2024 Robert Yokl Comments Off

Just Released July 2024 Healthcare Value Analysis and Utilization Management Magazine Featured Articles Article Title/Link Article By: Link FEATURED – The Intersection of Healthcare Value Analysis and Evidence-Based Practice J. Hudson Garrett Jr., Ph.D., […]

Magazine Volume 12 Issue 4 Just Published

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July 16, 2024 Robert Yokl Comments Off

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Healthcare Supply Chain Leaders: It’s Important to Figure Out Which Way the Wind is Blowing

July 10, 2024 Robert Yokl Comments Off

“Eighty-five percent of Healthcare Supply Chain Leaders believe that savings are going to come from the almighty price, but think again.” This may sound cliché, but “figuring out which way the wind is blowing” is […]

Hospital Supply Chain Professionals: Keep the Faith!

July 10, 2024 Robert Yokl Comments Off

“These are just a few ideas for when you and your team are feeling the pinch of the everyday pressures of the hospital supply chain/value analysis world.” Avoiding the Grind of the Supply/Value Chain World […]

The Intersection of Healthcare Value Analysis and Evidence-Based Practice

July 10, 2024 Robert Yokl Comments Off

In the ever-evolving landscape of healthcare, the integration of evidence-based practice (EBP) into the healthcare value analysis process is pivotal. EBP involves the conscientious use of current best evidence in making decisions about patient care, […]

How Do You Know Which Supply Categories Are at Best Practice Levels and Which Are Not?

July 10, 2024 Robert Yokl Comments Off

Maintaining best practice levels in supply categories in the complex healthcare landscape is crucial for delivering high-quality patient care while optimizing costs. To this end, value analysis is pivotal in ensuring that the supplies used […]