Supply Chain Management

Creative partnerships bring relief from soaring drug prices

With drug costs emerging as a central concern for healthcare leaders, providers are trying to mitigate the problem through partnerships.

Karen Wagner August 2, 2019

Healthcare leaders agree about the value of supply chain management

The main influencers in supply chain management decisions are supply chain leaders and the CFO.

HFMA July 30, 2019

Medication dashboard’s basic structure can be replicated, customized

The basic structure of PPMC's medication dashboard can be easily replicated by other hospitals and health systems.

HFMA July 11, 2019

HealthTrust: A holistic approach to value analysis

Three HealthTrust leaders talk about the cost and quality advantages of creating a value analysis program and offer strategies for getting started.

HFMA June 18, 2019

A high-reliability healthcare supply chain: beyond the clinician

Applying the principles of high-reliability organizations to the healthcare supply chain is a key step in enhancing overall quality.

Kenneth Scher June 11, 2019

Hospitals Save When They Reduce Food Waste

Addressing food waste can help the environment and hospitals’ bottom lines.

Laura Ramos Hegwer May 27, 2019

Boosting Accountability Helps ProMedica Save $108 Million in 2018

Each year, leaders at ProMedica set a 3 percent cost-reduction goal, which they believe is achievable and still has a significant impact on the bottom line.

Laura Ramos Hegwer May 19, 2019

Viewing Sustainability Through the Cost-Savings Lens

Sustainability strategies like installing fluid management systems in the operating rooms (ORs) can improve safety and reduce waste and associated costs.

Laura Ramos Hegwer May 15, 2019

Setting Targets for Health System Leaders Garners Results

Swedish American Health System’s VP and treasurer shares her organization’s successes in margin improvement.

Betty Hintch, CHFP May 15, 2019

UVM Health Network: Building an Industry-Leading Supply Chain

This case study tells how one healthcare organization has used data monetization strategies to optimize its supply chain operations.

HFMA February 26, 2019
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