Speed to Safety: Finding the Best Practices, Best Outcomes, and Best Value in Recall Management
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Latest Podcast Just Released!

July 30, 2025 Robert Yokl Comments Off on Latest Podcast Just Released!
Podcast 95 – Speed to Safety – Special Recall Best Practices Interview with RMIG Recall management is a challenging area for healthcare organizations throughout the country as there is no set methodology, workflows, standardized tools, […]
Knowing Where Not to Focus Your Efforts Is Just as Important as Knowing Where to Focus When It Comes to Cost and Quality Optimization
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Knowing Where Not to Focus Your Efforts Is Just as Important as Knowing Where to Focus When It Comes to Cost and Quality Optimization

June 10, 2025 Robert Yokl Comments Off on Knowing Where Not to Focus Your Efforts Is Just as Important as Knowing Where to Focus When It Comes to Cost and Quality Optimization
Achieve Cost Optimization While Preserving Quality Many believe they’ve already capitalized on all the strategic advantages available in today’s mature healthcare supply chain environment. However, if there was a way to gain a strategic advantage […]
New Savings Opportunities: Getting the Best of Both Worlds with Pricing Management AND Consumption Management
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New Savings Opportunities: Getting the Best of Both Worlds with Pricing Management AND Consumption Management

June 10, 2025 Robert Yokl Comments Off on New Savings Opportunities: Getting the Best of Both Worlds with Pricing Management AND Consumption Management
Efficiency is critical in hospital supply chains — not just for cost control, but for ensuring consistent, high-quality patient care. Two primary strategies dominate hospital supply chain discussions: pricing management and consumption management. While both […]
Advancing Professionalism and Evidence-Based Practice: A Call to Action for Healthcare Value Analysis Professionals
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Advancing Professionalism and Evidence-Based Practice: A Call to Action for Healthcare Value Analysis Professionals

June 10, 2025 Robert Yokl Comments Off on Advancing Professionalism and Evidence-Based Practice: A Call to Action for Healthcare Value Analysis Professionals
In today’s complex and rapidly evolving healthcare landscape, the role of the healthcare value analysis professional is more important than ever. Charged with evaluating products, technologies, and services to ensure clinical efficacy, cost-effectiveness, and safety, […]
Speed to Safety: Finding the Best Practices, Best Outcomes, and Best Value in Recall Management
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Speed to Safety: Finding the Best Practices, Best Outcomes, and Best Value in Recall Management

June 10, 2025 Robert Yokl Comments Off on Speed to Safety: Finding the Best Practices, Best Outcomes, and Best Value in Recall Management
Round Table Discussion with RMIG Cherie Bragg, Performance Improvement Coordinator, Recall Administrator, Six Sigma Black Belt, Corporate Supply Chain, Yale New Haven Health Emily Funk, Project Coordinator, Yale New Haven Health Anna Cerilli, Value and […]
How Do You Set Up Physician Engagement in Value Analysis?
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How Do You Set Up Physician Engagement in Value Analysis?

June 10, 2025 Robert Yokl Comments Off on How Do You Set Up Physician Engagement in Value Analysis?
In the evolution of mature value analysis programs, physician engagement is crucial. Physicians bring first-hand clinical expertise to the team, ensuring that decisions prioritize patient safety and follow best practices. Engaged physicians foster cross-functional collaboration […]
The Hidden Costs of Choosing a Cheaper Disinfectant Wipe: Why Quality Matters in Healthcare Environments
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The Hidden Costs of Choosing a Cheaper Disinfectant Wipe: Why Quality Matters in Healthcare Environments

June 10, 2025 Robert Yokl Comments Off on The Hidden Costs of Choosing a Cheaper Disinfectant Wipe: Why Quality Matters in Healthcare Environments
Infection prevention is one of the most important responsibilities in healthcare today. From exam spaces and operating rooms to waiting areas, surface cleanliness plays a direct role in patient outcomes across the entire healthcare facility. […]
Maximizing VALUE in Healthcare Contract Renewals
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Maximizing VALUE in Healthcare Contract Renewals: A Practical Guide for Strategic Sourcing Professionals

June 10, 2025 Robert Yokl Comments Off on Maximizing VALUE in Healthcare Contract Renewals: A Practical Guide for Strategic Sourcing Professionals
Introduction Healthcare supply chain managers regularly encounter contract renewals under significant pressure — facing tight timelines and demanding expectations to achieve substantial improvements in cost, quality, and operational efficiencies. Often, these negotiations lead to incremental […]