AHRMM

Strategic Planning, Products and Services Contracting, Group Purchasing Organizations (GPOs), Suppliers

GPO or Local/Self Contracting Series: Introduction and the GPO Role - Part 1

Allen Archer, System Director of Supply Chain at Houston Healthcare, leads 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. Part 1 centers on the GPO’s role in helping member facilities support their CQO efforts.

Moderator:
Allen Archer, System Director of Supply Chain at Houston Healthcare

Strategic Planning, Cost, Quality and Outcomes (CQO) Movement

CQO and Nexera Member Successes Podcast

Nexera has incorporated Cost, Quality, and Outcomes (CQO) throughout their own organizational culture, and embeds that philosophy into their partnerships with healthcare supply chain organizations. In this discussion, Alison Flynn Gaffney, Senior Vice President at GNYHA Services, Inc., Nexera, Inc., explains the specifics of Nexera's endeavors, and the impact CQO has on their organization and the healthcare field.

Technology, Cost Management, Inventory Management, Materials Management Information System (MMIS), Unique Device Identifier (UDI)

Optimizing Supply Chain using UHF-RFID Technology

Lana Makhanik and Peter Fiorentino discuss discus why Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center is breathing easier after they overhauled their inventory management system using UHF RFID technology. Peter explains why they chose RFID, the success and benefits they have achieved, and lessons learned.

Leadership, Change Management, Career/Professional Development

Leadership Skills to Create a Culture of Teamwork Podcast

Professional Coach Mark Noon discusses the types of skills and actions that a leader needs to create a team-oriented culture.

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.