consumption management Archives - Healthcare Value Analysis and Utilization Management Magazine

New Savings Opportunities: Getting the Best of Both Worlds with Pricing Management AND Consumption Management

June 10, 2025 Robert Yokl Comments Off

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 […]

The Time Has Come for a Savings Beyond Price Cost Optimization Value Analysis Team

June 10, 2025 Robert Yokl Comments Off

Are You Ready to Step Up to the Cost Challenge, Value Analysis Professionals? These are challenging times when it comes to revenues and bottom line costs for health systems throughout the country. Even those that […]

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 […]

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 […]

Savings Beyond Price – You Control the Faucet with Consumption Management

April 2, 2024 Robert Yokl Comments Off

“Consumption management is an opportunity to fine tune contracting, vendor service levels, and clinicians’ use patterns to best practice levels.” Where to Find an Abundance of Savings Opportunities Beyond Price in These Inflationary Times Let’s […]