Is PPI Standardization the Answer to More Savings?
I just read an article in one of our industry’s leading supply chain publications touting the benefits of the standardization of physician preference items (PPI)…
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Value Analysis Professionals: Our Time is Now…Are You Ready?
“There has never been a more perfect time for supply chain and value analysis professionals to fully engage in cost reduction.” If you are looking…
Value Analysis Roundtable Discussion: Clinical Supply Utilization Opening Up Invisible Supply and Quality Optimization Opportunities
We are all looking for new supply chain expense savings beyond price and standardization to help our healthcare organizations weather this perfect storm (high inflation,…
AI And Value Analysis: A Natural Fit
“AI will be one of the answers for value analysis practitioners to save time while improving savings, quality, and outcomes because it enables the execution…
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,…
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…