Articles
Value Analysis, Strategic Sourcing, Analytics & Research, Cost Management, Cost, Quality and Outcomes (CQO) Movement
Specialized Value Analysis Teams for Resource Utilization Podcast
Donna Gammarato discusses the importance of creating specialized Value Analysis teams to analyze resource utilization and reduce costs.
Procurement, Asset Management, Capital Equipment, Planning, Design, and Construction, Products and Services Contracting, Suppliers
Controlling and Managing the Capital Equipment Process
When purchasing is involved at the start of the capital equipment process, it can lead to better value outcomes and improved customer experience at the department level. This webinar presents ways to develop internal controls and accountability for the purchase of new and replacement capital equipment and for other forms of capital expenditures in health care organizations.
Performance Metrics, Analytics & Research, Benchmarking, Cost Management, Inventory Management, Physician Preference Items (PPI)
Data-Driven Utilization
An integrated culture, best in class supply chain practices, and data-driven insights all maximize savings and make a difference in health care organizations. In this webinar, experts discuss how supply chain operations impact total costs for a health care organization. Gain a thorough understanding of the often overlooked leading practices in the health care supply chain, such as utilization control and assessing information.
Procurement, Cost Management, Cost, Quality and Outcomes (CQO) Movement, Suppliers
Podcast: What Hospitals Use as a Basis for Decision Making
Brent Petty discusses what forces are currently affecting healthcare and the platform hospitals use for decision making criteria.
Employee Contracting, Products and Services Contracting
Preparing For The Written Contract
Allen Archer, Director of Supply Chain Management, Houston Hospitals, Inc., explains the basics of writing a contract including best practices and key tips.
Employee Contracting, Products and Services Contracting
Written Contracts Key Terms And Definitions
Allen Archer, Director of Supply Chain Management, Houston Hospitals, Inc., describes five key terms and conditions that will assist you in writing a contract.
Technology, Change Management, Cost Management, Materials Management Information System (MMIS)
Optimizing Technology For Revenue Cycle Success: Vendor Solutions and Training - Part 3
Hear how the revenue cycle can impact your supply chain when embarking on a new software implementation or integration.
Technology, Change Management, Cost Management, Materials Management Information System (MMIS), Procure to Pay
Optimizing Technology For Revenue Cycle Success: Components and Terminology 101 - Part 1
Hear how the revenue cycle can impact your supply chain when embarking on a new software implementation or integration.
Technology, Change Management, Cost Management, Materials Management Information System (MMIS), Procure to Pay
Optimizing Technology For Revenue Cycle Success: Integrating New Technology and Databases - Part 2
Hear how the revenue cycle can impact your supply chain when embarking on a new software implementation or integration
Career/Professional Development
CMRP: What I Gained, What You Can Gain - Part 2
AHRMM members discuss why they chose to earn their Certified Materials Resource Professional (CMRP) Certification and the rewards they have gained personally and professionally.