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Learn how Rush University Medical Center took an innovative approach to cost reduction and achieved a 21% reduction in the hospital’s shoulder replacement spend, delivering $800,000 in savings in less than one year.
An introduction to environmental sustainability walking learners through strategizing on simple projects while outlining commitment to sustainability, and moving on to larger, multi-layered strategies highlighting long-term investment in global health.
Listen as Susan Morris, Director, Supply Chain, MedStar Montgomery Medical Center, emphasizes the benefits of a strong relationship between clinical staff and supply chain in a hospital or health system. This podcast is also available as a webcast here.
In this case study, learn how Kaleida Health drove system-wide clinical-supply integration using three key strategies to build a clinically integrated supply chain.
Listen as Bruce Radcliff, System VP of Supplier Diversity at Advocate Aurora Health discusses the tangible methods to build supplier diversity based on Advocate Aurora Health’s own results and best practices. This podcast is also available as a webcast.    
The fundamentals of health care supply chain management are the glue that holds the entire health care organization together. Whether you are new or just want a refresher, this self-directed course provides a solid understanding of the basics.
Value Analysis programs are charged with evaluating products and services while balancing cost, quality, and outcomes in the decision. The quality of the products and the outcomes from using the products cannot be compromised, but today’s environment within healthcare dictates that cost is a significant factor influencing the decision. Unfortunately, the identified savings is not always realized in the anticipated time frame or to the full extent. Every week an initiative is delayed or not fully implemented results in lost dollars that cannot be recouped.
Explore your organization’s clinical integration maturity and leverage leadership involvement to make data-driven decisions.
In this three-part webcast and podcast series, Howard Mann, Vice President, Supply Chain Management at Cardiovascular Care Group discusses the basics of value analysis and value based purchasing to achieve high Cost, Quality, and Outcomes. In part two, review the importance of value analysis and supply chain's involvement. Presented by: Howard Mann, Vice President, Supply Chain Management, Cardiovascular Care Group
Howard Mann, vice president, supply chain management at Cardiovascular Care Group discusses the basics of value analysis and value based purchasing to achieve high Cost, Quality, and Outcomes. Part three discusses how accurate value analysis and product choice can affect value based purchasing outcomes.
In this three-part podcast, Howard Mann, Vice President, Supply Chain Management at Cardiovascular Care Group discusses the basics and relationship of Value Analysis and Value Based Purchasing to achieve high Cost, Quality and Outcomes success. Part one explains VBP and its effects on hospital reimbursement.
Although suppliers and providers may hesitate at a partnership approach, it is possible to collaborate on total cost of ownership. Learn from the diverse experiences of expert providers and suppliers in the field as they identify the variables that make a successful partnership, where pitfalls can happen, and steps to overcome challenges.
In this three-part webcast, Howard Mann, Vice President, Supply Chain Management at Cardiovascular Care Group discusses the basics and relationship of Value Analysis and Value Based Purchasing to achieve high Cost, Quality and Outcomes success. Part two reviews the importance of Value Analysis and supply chain involvement.
In this three-part webcast, Howard Mann, Vice President, Supply Chain Management at Cardiovascular Care Group discusses the basics and relationship of Value Analysis and Value Based Purchasing to achieve high Cost, Quality and Outcomes success. Part three discusses how accurate value analysis and product choice can affect VBP outcomes.
This webcast discusses the team work involved in product value analysis and decision making using data-driven scorecards outlining Cost, Quality, and Outcomes. Presented by: Brent Petty, executive industry consultant, Lexmark International