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Advancing the Healthcare Supply Chain
The Association for Healthcare Resource & Materials Management (AHRMM) of the American Hospital Association is the premier organization for healthcare supply
chain and materials management professionals. AHRMM strengthens the nation's healthcare supply chain by providing leadership, education, networking, and industry-specific resources to advance the field and enhance the professional development of its individual members.
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Every Hospital Needs a SUPPLY CHAIN CHAMPION... and Every Supply Chain Champion Needs AHRMM
HEALTHCARE SUPPLY CHAIN STRATEGIES & SOLUTIONS
a Weekly Update on Industry Trends and Best Practices
How to Right Size Your Purchasing and Inventory Practices When Patient Days Drop
By John Cunningham
Courtesy of Hospital Impact
Colleagues across the country tell me that their patient volumes are soft which is driving their expenses out of line with expectations when adjusted for volume.
This is a growing issue as inpatient volumes continue to be flat or down for lower acuity patients while many hospitals are experiencing growth and stronger volumes in some of their more complex patient populations, who need implantable devices such as stents, pacemakers, and total joint replacements. Read Article








