Articles
Analytics & Research, Data Standards, Materials Management Information System (MMIS), Regulations and Regulatory Advocacy, Unique Device Identifier (UDI), Leveraging Technology, Technology
The Meaningful Use 3 Rule
By AHRMM
A short introduction to the CMS Meaningful Use 3 Rule and how implementing UDI within the healthcare setting and moving toward the full GS1 will reduce costs and improve inventory management while providing accurate data reporting and complete patient EHR information. Ultimately, these changes will lead to knowledge-based decision making and improved quality of patient care.
Analytics & Research, Data Standards, Materials Management Information System (MMIS), Unique Device Identifier (UDI), Leveraging Technology
UDI: A How-To Guide for Implementation with Your Organization
By AHRMM
This session explains the benefits of implementing the UDI such as immediate device status updates through collaboration with manufacturers and suppliers, increased patient care satisfaction, and how the data you collect can turn your analytics into strategic and critical business decisions. Learn the step by step process that FMOLHS used to implement UDI.
Analytics & Research, Cost Management, Physician Preference Items (PPI), Value Analysis
Value Analysis Best Practices: A Panel Discussion
By AHRMM
A panel of three leading experts in the value analysis field candidly share information regarding the state of value analysis when they entered the field, their experiences during the evolution of value analysis to its current state in their respective organizations, and their thoughts on the future state of value analysis as well as lessons learned along the way.
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?
Analytics & Research, Change Management, Cost Management, Strategic Sourcing, Value Analysis
Engage to Achieve: CQO Outside of Supply Chain
By AHRMM
Budget Impact Analysis (BIA) is a type of analysis that can bridge organizational gaps to help improve coverage decisions for new products or procedures. Because a BIA can be adjusted to meet the goals of a particular population with particular needs, it can also improve the value and the quality of healthcare. This type of analysis can help Supply Chain leaders and their collaborative value analysis teams to make local adoption decisions in a timely manner.
Products and Services Contracting, Suppliers, Strategic Planning
GPO or Local/Self Contracting Series: Contracting Option Choices – Part 2
By AHRMM
In part 2 of the GPO or Local/Self Contracting webcast series, the panel considers the multiple product categories and the process of choosing the most appropriate contracting option.
Change Management, Cost Management, Materials Management Information System (MMIS), Procure to Pay, Leveraging Technology
Optimizing Your Technology for Revenue Cycle Success: Vendor Solutions and Training – Part 3
By AHRMM
In this three-part series, Lisa Tonkinson and Chris Wiekert discuss how the Revenue Cycle can impact your supply chain when embarking on a new software implementation or integration and what you need to know to plan ahead and optimize your technology effectively. Part three concentrates on vendor solutions and training.
Presented by: Lisa Tonkinson, Principle, Patient Craft and Chris Wiekert, Senior Product Manager, Infor
Analytics & Research, Change Management, Clinical Resource Management (CRM), Cost Management, Lean/Six Sigma, Strategic Planning
Reduction of Surgical Site Infections Using Lean: An Ochsner Health Case Study
By AHRMM
Nattie Leger, Director of Nursing Pursuit of Value, discusses how Ochsner significantly reduced their 2015 surgical site infections rate and a substantial cost avoidance using an interdisciplinary and methodical Lean approach.
Presented by: Nattie Leger, Director of Nursing Pursuit of Value, Ochsner Health System
Analytics & Research, Data Standards, Materials Management Information System (MMIS), Regulations and Regulatory Advocacy, Unique Device Identifier (UDI), Leveraging Technology, Technology
UDI: A Story of Implementation
By AHRMM
Hear one provider’s ongoing process of UDI implementation, from deciphering acronyms and educating interdepartmental staff, to working with vendors to redesign ERP software to meet FDA data capture and reporting regulations, all while creating procedures for others to follow.
Analytics & Research, Value Analysis
Value Analysis, A New Model for Healthcare
By AHRMM
Public and private reimbursement models continue to shift from paying for volume to paying for value. Today, value analysis programs must continue to produce savings while also supporting the attainment of high quality care. Listen as Dennis Orthman, Senior Director of Strategic Marketplace Initiative shares with you the exciting and challenging work that SMI has accomplished in partnership with the Association of Healthcare Value Analysis Professionals.