Before, During, and After the Value Analysis Study
Why it is important that utilization management works in concert with a strong VA program When we engage with a value analysis committee or team,…
Why it is important that utilization management works in concert with a strong VA program When we engage with a value analysis committee or team,…
Dee Donatelli, RN, BSN, MBA, Sr. Vice President, Provider Services, Hayes, Inc. As clinicians, hospitals, and consumers look ahead to 2014 and the full implementation…
I just finished rereading the book “No Shortcuts to the Top” by our most famous American mountain climber, Ed Viesturs. It has been an inspiring…
You need the right leaders with the right attitude, skills, and temperament. All great organizations, divisions, or units have great leaders (called by many different…
At most healthcare organizations, the answer is — less is more! We are often asked how many value analysis teams a healthcare organization should have…
You must learn to break through barriers and overcome opposition! In each issue of HVAM we will provide our readers with the one basic proven…
Brooke Berson, R.N., Director, Clinical Resource Management Duke University Health System, North Carolina The following edited interview was conducted by Robert W. Yokl, Managing Editor,…
Dee Donatelli, RN, BSN, MBA, Sr. Vice President, Provider Services, Hayes, Inc. There are many definitions for value analysis, but I think we could all…
Alan Edwards, Regional Director of Supply Chain, Adventist Health System, Tampa, FL “Today’s supply chain leader faces more day to day pressure than ever before….
I can’t count the times I have seen hospital value analysis teams waste time, money, and resources because they haven’t received advanced training in value analysis…
This issue of Healthcare Value Analysis Magazine is focused on value analysis training and teaming, so I thought I would bring up an important point…
VA training is the foundation for reaching even higher levels of savings There seems to be an aversion by value analysis practitioners to value analysis…
James Russell, RN-BC, MBA, Value Analysis Facilitator VCU Health System, Richmond, VA After price is whittled down as low as it can go, utilization can…