supply utilization management

A CSUM Program Is Not the Finish Line
Clinical Supply Utilization

A CSUM Program Is Not the Finish Line

September 25, 2026 Robert Yokl Comments Off on A CSUM Program Is Not the Finish Line
Implementing a Clinical Supply Utilization Management (CSUM) program is an important first step, but it should never be considered the finish line. In fact, having a CSUM program and having a proficient CSUM program are […]
You Have a Supply Chain Strategy, but Do You Have an Ongoing Clinical Supply Utilization Strategy?
Clinical Supply Utilization

You Have a Supply Chain Strategy, but Do You Have an Ongoing Clinical Supply Utilization Strategy?

September 22, 2026 Robert Yokl Comments Off on You Have a Supply Chain Strategy, but Do You Have an Ongoing Clinical Supply Utilization Strategy?
“Ongoing visibility is what allows Clinical Supply Utilization Management to continue producing savings opportunities year after year.” For years, healthcare organizations have relied on the two most familiar strategies to reduce supply costs: price and […]
CSUM is the Strategic Advantage You Don’t Realize is Missing
Clinical Supply Utilization

CSUM is the Strategic Advantage You Don’t Realize is Missing

May 29, 2026 Robert Yokl Comments Off on CSUM is the Strategic Advantage You Don’t Realize is Missing
Clinical supply utilization management (CSUM) is rapidly emerging as a critical capability for healthcare supply chain and value analysis professionals seeking to move beyond traditional cost-saving methods. While many organizations have already captured the majority […]
Featured Articles February 2023 – Healthcare Value Analysis & Utilization Management Magazine
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Featured Articles February 2023 – Healthcare Value Analysis & Utilization Management Magazine

February 4, 2023 Robert Yokl Comments Off on Featured Articles February 2023 – Healthcare Value Analysis & Utilization Management Magazine
Just Released February 2023  Healthcare Value Analysis and Utilization Management Magazine Featured Articles Article Title/Link Article By: Link FEATURED – Driving Out Waste and Inefficient Use with Value Analysis Shaneka Demps, Manager, Value Analysis, BayCare […]
Supply Utilization Management

Value Analysis and Utilization Tools: Healthcare Can’t Afford to Not Look at Inappropriate Utilization

April 15, 2018 Robert Yokl Comments Off on Value Analysis and Utilization Tools: Healthcare Can’t Afford to Not Look at Inappropriate Utilization
Gina Thomas—Chief Development Officer, Lumere The January 13 New York Times article titled “Can Your Hip Replacement Kill You?” might seem dramatic, but it’s not an overstatement. If we don’t take a deeper dive into […]