A Blueprint for a Successful Recall Management Program
“With this comprehensive blueprint for the recall management process, the program is now ready to be implemented on the strong foundation of leadership, organizational culture,…
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How an Accurate Item Master Ensures Revenue Integrity and Prevents Provider Burnout
There are numerous challenges facing U.S. hospitals and health systems today that are now widely acknowledged and discussed, such as the high cost of care,…
The New Normal in Healthcare Supply Chain: Financial Uncertainty
Healthcare Supply Chain Expense Savings Opportunities Could Be Easier and Better Than You Think If You Know Where You Stand “While we have seen a…
If Supply Chain Excellence is Your Top Priority: You Need to Know Where You Stand
We often assume that our supply chain division, department, or unit is performing at the highest performance levels, but are we really sure? From our…
Laying a Strong Foundation for Your Recall Management Program
In this edition, let’s explore what is needed to create a successful recall management program for any healthcare facility. The Role of Executive Leadership in…
Why KPIs Can Help You Optimize Your Value Analysis Team’s Performance Almost Overnight
To stay ahead of the curve, we have always searched out advanced management techniques that could improve our hospital, system, or IDN client’s supply chain/value…
Healthcare Value Analysis Balanced Scorecard Can Up Your VA Performance
A Value Analysis Balanced Scorecard is a tool used to measure financial, customer, processes, and learning and growth data by value analysis leaders to improve…
Clinical Integration for Your Value Analysis Program and Supply Chain
By Robert W. Yokl, Sr. VP, Supply Chain & Value Analysis — SVAH Solutions With the new term “Clinical Integration in Supply Chain” that has…
Healthcare Supply Chain: The Worst Number in the Savings Game is One
By Robert W. Yokl, Sr. VP, Supply Chain & Value Analysis — SVAH Solutions The number one strategy for saving money in the healthcare supply…
Bringing Major Value with Podcasting: An Interview with Power Supply Chain Podcast Team
Hays Waldrop, Founder & President, Council of Supply Chain Executives Justin Poulin, RN, Founder & Lead Host, Power Supply Chain Podcast Garry Skinner, Partner &…
If You Don’t See Big Clinical Supply Utilization Savings, Does That Mean They Aren’t There?
By Robert W. Yokl, Sr. VP, Supply Chain & Value Analysis — SVAH Solutions Ninety-five percent of hospitals and health systems have no way of…
Value Analysis Advisor for Sales Reps: Become a Welcome Guest, Not an Annoying Pest
Robert T. Yokl, President/CEO, SVAH Solutions Before I founded SVAH Solutions thirty-four years ago, I was a supply chain director and value analysis practitioner for…
Back to Basics – Forward to Big Savings
By Robert W. Yokl, Sr. VP, Operations — SVAH Solutions As the major league baseball season has just wrapped up their Spring Training and started…