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Leading the Way to Value Analysis Success!

July 10, 2024 Robert Yokl Comments Off

“Value analysis can bridge relationships between the business and clinical sides of the organization, which builds success.” HVAUMM: Could you share with us a little bit of your background before your value analysis career and […]

OmniChannel Health: Solving Sourcing Problems and Saving Big

July 9, 2024 Robert Yokl Comments Off

At last month’s Ohio AHRMM conference, I had the pleasure of speaking right after a representative from Henry Schein Medical. I noticed striking similarities between myself and the founder, Henry Schein: Both of us come […]

Dialing It In: Keys to Supply Cost Optimization and Quality

July 9, 2024 Robert Yokl Comments Off

“How do we achieve cost optimization and quality to save even more money? Dialing your products in within your existing contracts.” We have been through the ringer with 99% of our contract categories and trying […]

Four Keys to Running Your Healthcare Organization’s Value Analysis Program

July 9, 2024 Robert Yokl Comments Off

Everyone wants to run their own Value Analysis Program. It should be a goal for every value analysis professional who aspires to be successful in our field. Now herein lies the challenge, there is more […]

Why Can’t My Product Get Through the Value Analysis Team?

July 9, 2024 Robert Yokl Comments Off

“Why can’t my product get through the value analysis team?” I hear this question a lot from medical device professionals. I understand the confusion of the Rep or Manager, or even the VP of Sales […]

The Value Curve: Cost vs. Value and Risk Assessment in Supply Chain Management

July 9, 2024 Robert Yokl Comments Off

We’ve all seen the four Value/Cost and Risk graph quadrants. They are used in decision-making to measure the source of truth within Supply Chain Management. Imagine a graph where the x-axis represents the cost, and […]

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

April 10, 2024 Robert Yokl Comments Off

Just Released April 2024 Healthcare Value Analysis and Utilization Management Magazine Featured Articles Article Title/Link Article By: Link FEATURED – Value Analysis Leadership Interview: Leading by Example Laura Polson, BSN, RN-BC, CVAHP, System Director […]

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April 6, 2024 Robert Yokl Comments Off

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5 Major Things I Learned from the Value Analysis School of Hard Knocks

April 2, 2024 Robert Yokl Comments Off

“I am glad I could share some of these valuable strategies with you that I had to learn through the value analysis school of hard knocks.” We have all dealt with the school of hard […]

4 Steps to Fast Track Hospital Savings In 2024 and Beyond

April 2, 2024 Robert Yokl Comments Off

“Below are a few strategies which my firm, SVAH Solutions, has been utilizing to identify hospital savings for our clients.” Many health systems throughout the country are feeling the financial pinch due to inflation, reduced […]

Establishing a Pathway to Professional Accountability for the Specialty of Healthcare Value Analysis

April 2, 2024 Robert Yokl Comments Off

“The value of professional accountability in the realm of healthcare value analysis cannot be overstated. It is a fundamental principle that guides Healthcare Value Analysis Leaders in their mission to balance cost, quality, and outcomes […]

Value Analysis Leadership Interview: Leading by Example

April 2, 2024 Robert Yokl Comments Off

“Today’s value analysis committees must be prepared to look beyond price parity, product utilization, and supply standardization on to clinical practice variation and facility contribution margins.” HVAUMM: Tell us a little about your background and […]

Placing the Focus on Clinical and Functional Requirements Instead of Pricing

April 2, 2024 Robert Yokl Comments Off

In the ever-evolving healthcare landscape, the procurement of medical products and devices stands at a critical juncture where decisions can significantly impact patient care and overall healthcare efficiency. While cost considerations often take center stage, […]