New Performance Indicators Publication Available from AHRMM

CHICAGO, October 10, 2003:  The Association for Healthcare Resource & Materials Management’s (AHRMM) latest publication, 2003 Performance Indicators Study on Healthcare Supply Cost Management, is now available for purchase.

“The AHRMM series of Performance Indicators studies was designed to provide valuable benchmarks for key materials management performance indicators such as operating expenses, utilization of staff resources, inventory management, use of technology, purchasing efficiencies, use of GPOs and product standardization activities,” said Deborah Sprindzunas, executive director of AHRMM.

The 2003 Performance Indicators Study on Healthcare Supply Cost Management includes benchmarks that were selected to provide the materials executive with an insight on the overall economic impact that materials management has on hospital expenses. A valuable tool, the 2003 Performance Indicators study will serve such important functions as benchmarks, diagnostic tools, strategic tools and marketing tools.

The cost is only $100 for AHRMM members and $150 for non-members. To purchase a copy, please call (800) 242-2626 and ask for item #142928.

About AHRMM
The Association for Healthcare Resource & Materials Management is the leading national association for executives in the healthcare resource and materials management profession.  A personal membership group of the American Hospital Association, the AHRMM serves more than 3,000 active members.  Founded in 1962, AHRMM prepares its members to contribute to the field and advance the profession through networking, education, recognition, and advocacy. Visit www.ahrmm.org for more information.