This video was brought to you by Lisa Miller and Rich Dormer. Supply Chain Conversation In this video, Lisa Miller and Rich Dormer discuss some of the challenges hospitals have in their supply chain. They’re responsible for patient care and for facilitating the necessary supplies and services to patients and hospital professionals. Whether they’re
Outsourcing For Your Hospital Optimization For hospital leaders required to deliver margin improvements, generate more revenue and provide value based care, hospital outsourcing can be an attractive solution. Before making that decision, I advise reviewing my 7 steps to optimize outsourcing in your hospital in order to ensure high performance from your providers. Outsourcing is
Supply Chain Costs Have Become the #1 Cost in US Healthcare This article was written by Lisa Miller. Across the US healthcare sector, there is now unprecedented pressure to find cost savings opportunities. It is just one of the reasons why your hospital needs supply chain excellence. High performance hospitals invest in and build world class
10 Reasons Nurses Can Shape The Future of Healthcare This article was written by Jim Cagliostro. “Nurses remain uniquely situated to shape healthcare due to their team approach, proximity to the bedside, and understanding of patient care within the hospital and the community.” (Institute of Medicine, 2010; Luther & Hart, 2014). Most nurses will support
This article was written by Lisa Miller. Interim Supply Chain Help “Asking for help is a sign of strength, not weakness.” This mantra is one that psychologists teach us to remember, especially when we’re faced with an overwhelming task. When it comes to interim supply chain help, now is the time for hospitals to call
Supply Chain Strategy This article was written by Lisa Miller. VIE Healthcare Consulting is the go to healthcare consulting provider for many hospitals looking for end-to-end supply chain solutions. Below, I outline five reasons to work with VIE Healthcare on your supply chain strategy. Executive Team: I am often asked what is the most important
This article was written by Lisa Miller. A Value-Based Reimbursement Model As the healthcare sector moves towards value-based care, one challenge hospitals face is how to choose the value-based reimbursement model that is most appropriate for their organization. In this blog, I highlight four value-based reimbursement models, together with five essential questions to consider before
Analyzing Costs in Supply Chain This article was written by Lisa Miller. When selecting your healthcare consulting provider, one of the recommendations I make is that hospitals look for evidence of expertise in the form of case studies. This case study in cost savings covers supply chain optimization. Why VIE Healthcare Consulting is Different Our
This article was written by Lisa Miller. When selecting your healthcare consulting provider, one of the recommendations I make is that hospitals look for evidence of expertise in the form of case studies. This case study in cost savings covers supply chain optimization. Why VIE Healthcare Consulting is Different Our “deliverable” is money in the
Supply Chain During Acquisitions and Closures This article was written by Bryan Covert. VIE Healthcare Consulting has worked with health systems to maximize the supply chain during acquisitions and closures since 1999. During that time, we have seen firsthand the dramatic changes in the US healthcare provider landscape, which continue today at a rapid pace. Mergers
45% of Your Hospital Costs This article was written by Lisa Miller. In my previous article, I explored how US hospitals could save around $11 million every year if they invested in their supply chain. Here, I highlight three specific ways VIE Healthcare Consulting can transform your hospital supply chain. Your supply chain accounts for
VBP Program Should Impact Supply Chain This article was written by Jim Cagliostro. Whether you like it or not, CMS’s Hospital Value-Based Purchasing (VBP) Program should impact the way your hospital does business and affects your supply chain. More specifically, the VBP Program, implemented on October 1, 2012 by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
