Value Analysis

Aligning Value Analysis with Strategic Priorities: Driving Quality, Outcomes, and Cost Stewardship
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Aligning Value Analysis with Strategic Priorities: Driving Quality, Outcomes, and Cost Stewardship

October 28, 2025 Robert Yokl Comments Off on Aligning Value Analysis with Strategic Priorities: Driving Quality, Outcomes, and Cost Stewardship
In today’s rapidly evolving healthcare landscape, the stakes have never been higher. Organizations face mounting pressures to improve patient outcomes, reduce preventable harm, control costs, and demonstrate measurable value. At the center of these challenges […]
One Multi-Site Health System's Transformative Journey to Optimize Their Inventory with Electronic Shelf Labels (ESL)
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One Multi-Site Health System’s Transformative Journey to Optimize Their Inventory with Electronic Shelf Labels (ESL)

October 28, 2025 Robert Yokl Comments Off on One Multi-Site Health System’s Transformative Journey to Optimize Their Inventory with Electronic Shelf Labels (ESL)
Hospitals today typically contain hundreds of storage rooms and thousands of supply bins across multiple, geographically dispersed facilities in their health system. This translates to hundreds of thousands of paper labels that need to be […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
Special Report: Unlocking the Full Potential of AI in Healthcare Contracting and Procurement for Interoperability
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Special Report: Unlocking the Full Potential of AI in Healthcare Contracting and Procurement for Interoperability

June 10, 2025 Robert Yokl Comments Off on Special Report: Unlocking the Full Potential of AI in Healthcare Contracting and Procurement for Interoperability
Introduction: The AI Revolution in Healthcare Procurement  Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming healthcare at a rapid pace, but one of the most overlooked opportunities lies in contracting and procurement — especially when it comes to […]