Airing the Dirty Laundry: Contracts, Consolidation, & Future Trends in Healthcare Supply Chain
Release Date: 03/04/2024
Hospital Value Analysis: 10 Best Practices in the US
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On this week's episode of Power Supply Articles On-the-Go, Bob Yokl shares his top 10 best practices for hospital value analysis in the US: "Most value analysis programs focus their efforts on GPO contract and requisition driven offerings, whereas, best-practice hospitals strategically plan their value analysis candidates and target their savings. Results show that strategic planning driven VA programs save 10 to 15 times more than GPO and requisition driven VA programs..." Tune in for the full scoop!
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Operate in Harmony - Uncovering Hidden Costs in the OR
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An off-contract item slips into the OR. A bill-only error goes unnoticed. A utilization mistake isn’t caught until months later. In Episode 3 of “Operate in Harmony,” Brendan Shaw and Matt Rechin from ReadySet reveal how seemingly small gaps can add up to significant financial losses across the surgical supply chain. From gaining visibility before products reach the OR to analyzing cost per case and catching discrepancies before they become costly mistakes, this conversation explores how stronger alignment between supply chain and finance can help reduce unnecessary spend. Join the...
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Hospital Supply Chain Benchmarking
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On this week's episode of Power Supply Articles On-the-Go, Bob Yokl takes us on a quick trip through common sense benchmarking in your hospital: "You need to have a system in place to continuously benchmark everything that is important in your supply chain operation’s performance, such as people, projects, and performance, especially when it comes to expense and cost management. Since things change and people change at a rapid pace, your supply expense cost structure can change almost overnight..."
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Operate in Harmony - Compliance and Clarity Through Connected Technology
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When case information, vendor requirements, and compliance data live in separate systems, even a small gap can create major delays. In Episode 2 of “Operate in Harmony,” Brendan Shaw from ReadySet and Jay McDonald from Green Security join us to explore how connected technology can bring greater clarity to the people, products, and processes supporting every surgical case. From linking EHR, ERP, scheduling, and vendor credentialing systems to reducing duplicate work and identifying missing requirements before the day of surgery, this conversation reveals how real-time visibility can help...
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Picking the Right Healthcare Supply Chain KPIs is Mission Critical
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On this week's episode of Power Supply Articles On-the-Go, Bob Yokl delves into the critically important topic of KPIs in healthcare Supply Chain: "I’m sure you have heard the phrase “what is measured happens.” This phrase is the genesis or reason for creating and then measuring your individual KPIs. Without KPIs, you will never know if your supply chain department is being steered on the correct course or is off course and heading for a disaster..."
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Operate in Harmony - Building Best Practices for Clinical, Operational, and Vendor Alignment
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Clinical teams, supply chain leaders, and vendor partners all play a critical role in surgical success, but getting everyone aligned isn't always easy. In Episode 1 of our brand-new podcast series, "Operate in Harmony," Geoff Gates from Cleveland Clinic and Matt Rechin from ReadySet join us to explore how stronger partnerships create the foundation for lasting best practices. From strengthening clinical engagement and streamlining vendor communication to leveraging technology and data to reduce manual steps, they’ll break down how stronger alignment can drive safer, smarter, and more...
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How Important is Price in the Healthcare Value Analysis Equation?
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On this week's episode of Power Supply Articles On-the-Go, Bob Yokl argues for looking beyond a price-only view of your Supply Chain responsibilities: "If you are just attacking the price at the pump, then you are missing huge savings opportunities in your products, configurations, deliveries, and disposal cost..."
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Season 14 Rewind - Small Teams, Big Success: Mastering ERP Implementation in Rural Healthcare
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*Season 19 of Power Supply premieres this fall. Until then, please enjoy this Season 14 throwback episode! What if your small hospital could implement a new ERP system without the usual chaos and disruption? On this Power Supply Season 14 premiere episode, we welcome back Matt Hoffmann, Director of Materials Management at Humboldt County Memorial Hospital, who brings a unique perspective on ERP implementation in rural and critical access hospitals. From building an item master from scratch (yes, from scratch!) to training small teams for seamless go-lives, Matt shares his hard-earned wisdom...
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3 Ways to Avoid Playing “Small Ball” With Your Hospital’s Supply Chain Expenses
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On this week's episode of Power Supply Articles On-the-Go, Bob Yokl makes the case for looking at the big picture and big wins available to your hospital Supply Chain team: "Don’t get bogged down researching special requests, or as I like to call it “trivia”, when there are dozens of high value savings targets that you should be working on. Running down these oddities might be fun to do, but it will limit the time available to you for more important work..."
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Evidence Over Expense - The Real ROI: What Happens After the Sale?
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The UV technology has been purchased, delivered, and rolled into the facility. So now what? In the final episode of “Evidence Over Expense,” Kyle Morrison and Xenex’s Selena Pfannstiel join us to explore why the real return on investment begins after the sale is complete. From staff training and user adoption to reporting, accountability, workflow integration, and ongoing vendor support, this conversation breaks down the often-overlooked factors that can make or break long-term program success. If your organization is investing in UV technology to reduce transmission risk and drive...
info_outlineWhat if the key to transforming patient care and operational efficiencies lay hidden in the folds of your hospital’s sterile linens? This week on the Power Supply podcast, Jason Isherwood, VP of Enterprise Sales and Customer Success at ShiftMed, joins us to explore the intricacies of healthcare linen services. Together, we’ll uncover the current state of hospital/clinic linen services, while identifying the challenges in contracting, vendor selection, and streamlining processes across multiple supply chains. Jason shares his valuable insights and best practices for overcoming budget hurdles, aligning service agreements, standardizing processes, and establishing key performance indicators (KPIs) to ensure optimal service and quality. Join us for this glimpse into the future of linen services and get ready to discover the fabric of healthcare supply chain excellence!
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