Effective supply chain management is no longer a back-office function—it’s a strategic imperative that directly impacts patient care, clinician satisfaction and financial outcomes. This shift in approach requires a shift in your team, too. These two specialized roles are revolutionizing health care supply chains: surgical navigators and clinical resource program
In celebration of National Supply Chain Week, we take great pride in acknowledging the importance of the health care supply chain professionals and honor them for their exceptional contributions to patient care and the innovative ways in which they support their health care organizations and communities. Shelon Anderson, BSN, RN,
You might be tempted to let your health care supply chain run in maintenance mode with a GPO. But the last few years have taught us a crucial lesson: Successful health care organizations have a strategic plan for their supply chains. And their plans are forward-thinking and future-proof. If you
The health care industry faces an alarming statistic: the supply chain accounts for up to 40% of a hospital’s total operating costs, yet only 17% of products are distributed through a consolidated model. This inefficiency stems from the lack of standardization in product selection, which results in higher acquisition expenses,
It’s no secret that health care organizations routinely engage in a delicate balancing act. It’s one that has them carefully considering their efforts to improve patient experience and care alongside their need to maintain optimal profitability. Supply chain costs consistently emerge as a critical component in every discussion around sustaining
Group purchasing organizations (GPOs) have been around for a long time, allowing health care organizations to align and use their combined purchasing power to secure the best available pricing for a range of goods and services. GPOs have been a boon to health care organizations. Indeed, Advantus Health Partners, an
Managing healthcare technology is complex. Outside of just break-fix, you’re optimizing capital, managing downtime, coordinating upgrades, and most importantly ensuring patient safety. What is healthcare technology management (HTM)? The Healthcare Technology Management (HTM) program offered by Advantus Health Partners considers all the above and more. In partnership with GE HealthCare,
Between 2010 and 2021, 136 rural hospitals closed their doors, an average of about 12 a year. In 2020 alone, however, 19 rural hospitals were forced to close, largely due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Rural hospitals have experienced higher material costs, difficulties hiring and retaining staff, and less revenue due
At Advantus Health Partners, we know how crucial physician leadership is to supply chain. That’s why we have a Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Jimmy Chung. We help our own clients harness their clinical leadership for supply chain expertise. For example, during the COVID-19 pandemic, we supported Bon Secours Mercy Health’s physician
When Dan Hurry was diagnosed with cancer, he had an epiphany. At the time of his diagnosis, he had been working in supply chain management for over 30 years. He was an expert. However, his observations in the hospital where he was being treated – what he describes as a total disconnect between clinicians and the different parts of the diagnosis and treatment process – got him thinking.
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