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)…
Value Analysis
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…
Are You Ready to Join an Elite Group of Value Analysis Professionals?
The Association of Healthcare Value Analysis Professionals (AHVAP) has come a long way from it’s grassroots start in the healthcare supply chain world. Started by…
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…
Big Savings in Retrospective Value Analysis Reviews
“The bottom line here is that retrospective value analysis reviews are valuable to healthcare organizations who are in dire need of big savings which will…
The Crucial Role of Change Management in Healthcare Value Analysis
“Change management is essential to the successful implementation of healthcare value analysis programs regardless of the care setting.” Healthcare value analysis, a systematic approach to…
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,…
5 Reasons Non-Conformance to Requirements is Holding Back Your Savings Opportunities
Savings Opportunities Pyramid Every product, service, and technology should have their functional requirements or exact specifications defined by your customers, not specified by their sales…
Getting Beyond Like and Don’t Like in Value Analysis
If I had a dollar for every time I have heard the terms “like” and “don’t like” when referring to a product, service, or technology…
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…
Value Analysis: The Secret Formula For Substitutions
It’s my understanding that supply chain shortages are still a big problem in healthcare due to the effects of the pandemic. Further, we are hearing…
How Do You Make Your Clinical Value Analysis Program Even Better in 2023?
As we begin a new year, it is good to take a step back and take a good look in the mirror at your value…