Articles
Products and Services Contracting, Cost Management, Strategic Sourcing, Procurement
Reducing Costs and Environmental Impacts to Health Care through a Total Cost of Ownership Calculator
By AHRMM
Tremendous cost pressures within the U.S. health care system are forcing providers to explore alternative ways to save money. To address this need, a TCO calculator has been developed to provide purchasers with a standardized and systematic way to consider the various use and waste costs of products that are procured. This webinar demonstrates the tool’s basic functions and shares resources available to support its use.
Leadership
An Executive Decision: Understanding What Is Required to Reach the C-Suite
By AHRMM
AHRMM created this book for engaged and motivated supply chain leaders in the making. Within is information on where to begin and what to do while you're on the path to achieving your goal, how to take advantage of changes in the industry, as well as the skills you'll need to develop along the way. The purpose of this book is to help make the seemingly long journey to the C-Suite much less intimidating and ambiguous. And who better to give advice on earning an executive position than those who've already made the journey?
Change Management, Suppliers, Strategic Planning
Building Trust and Collaboration Between Providers and Suppliers
By AHRMM
In this session, Dennis Black and Dennis Orthman share their experiences and best practices to improve and expand the provider-supplier relationship.
Products and Services Contracting, Suppliers, Strategic Planning, Group Purchasing Organizations (GPOs)
GPO or Local/Self Contracting Series BONUS Part 5: AHRMM16 Audience Q&A
By AHRMM
A thought-leader panel discussion about the role of GPOs within the changing healthcare landscape and the and the daily decision of using a GPO or regional/local contracting. In a Part 5 bonus section, included only in the podcast version, we listen to the panelists answer questions of those who attended this session during the AHRMM16 Annual Conference.
Change Management, Cost Management, Purchased Services, Suppliers, Support Services
Knowing When to Outsource: Making Purchased Services Work for You
By AHRMM
Outsourcing of hospital functions is a common and growing practice in the U.S. and comprises on average 25% of total non-labor spend in hospitals. Many hospitals are finding that the outsourcing of some functions is a double-edged sword. This webinar will help you determine how to make decisions about which services to keep in house and which to outsource in the post-reform era of higher quality and cost savings.
Career/Professional Development
Participating with AHRMM: What it Means to You, Me and the Healthcare Supply Chain Field
By AHRMM
AHRMM strives to provide the education, information, and resources necessary for its members to remain at the top of their field. Tune into this podcast episode and hear from two AHRMM members as they discuss the opportunities to actively participate with the Association, and how your involvement will benefit you and the supply chain community.
Capital Equipment, Financial Management, Strategic Sourcing, Suppliers, Strategic Planning
Rethink Processes, Regain Control
By AHRMM
The supply chain ecosystem has contributed to the 25% waste in the health care system. We can accept that reality while at the same time learning to incorporate spend reduction and cost recovery efforts as standard practice. Through technology, we can broaden communication across the health care community to become more efficient, free funds for other initiatives, and add greater value to health care.
Products and Services Contracting, Cost Management, Purchased Services, Strategic Sourcing, Suppliers, Procurement
The Art of Purchased Services Contracting
By AHRMM
Learn about the strategies that have been successful at Dignity Health in developing a purchased services product line. In this webinar we explain how to develop a purchased services contracting product line, discuss the unique challenges in this area, and show you how to estimate the potential opportunity.
Clinical Resource Management (CRM), Value Analysis
Value Analysis 201: Clinical Criteria of Products and Equipment
By AHRMM
For product and equipment selection to meet the need for the best value for our patients, clinical criteria need to be determined during the initial phase of selection.
Analytics & Research, Cost Management, Physician Preference Items (PPI), Reimbursement, Career/Professional Development
Who's Keeping Score? Using CQO Scorecards for Service Line Success
By AHRMM
Wellmont Health System in Tennessee has developed a scorecard to help supply chain executives convince even the toughest clinicians and hospital administrators to collaborate and drive down overall costs (while maintaining the highest standards of patient care and safety) by speaking their language: evidence. This webinar provides detail on how to use the DRG scorecard. An excel file of the scorecard is provided upon completion.