Episode Introduction Brian explains the unique challenges of purchased services, why a centralized contract repository is the first step to successful purchased services management, and why hospitals should never allow contracts to auto-renew. He also explains why ‘’red flags’’ aren’t always necessarily malicious and why it’s vital to question the line-item details of your purchased
Episode Introduction As AI continues to reshape healthcare, Moleen explains how Viz’s cloud based system drives efficiencies in patient care, and reveals the unique mobile app with a critical impact on surgeon decision making. She also explains why hospitals must allow the data to lead, how Viz.ai systems work in parallel with clinical workflow and
In Episode 25 of The Healthcare Leadership Experience, Lisa is joined by Rich Dormer from VIE Healthcare to discuss why prioritizing purchased services is essential for every hospital. As Lisa comments: ‘’If you think about… inflation … hospitals need to be proactively prioritizing purchased services…because you’re going to see the impact of inflation on purchased services spend.’’
In Episode 23 of The Healthcare Leadership Experience, Lisa is joined by her producer, Lisa Larter of The Lisa Larter Group, and Pandush Mitre from the VIE Healthcare® team. Together they discuss the challenges hospitals experience in creating a high performing project management system. As Lisa comments: ‘’Project management isn’t a one-time thing…. The biggest
PPI Optimizations Physician preference items (PPIs) are often comprised of the most expensive products ordered by hospitals and can have a negative impact on your hospital’s operating margins. In this blog, I outline 5 key steps to physician preference item optimization. The True Cost of Physician Preference Items The most successful healthcare organizations know how
This video was brought to you by Lisa Miller and Rich Dormer. Cost Savings in IT In this video, Lisa Miller and Rich Dormer discuss new technology and identifying cost-saving opportunities even when they’re first introduced. Each aspect of a healthcare organization has technology incorporated within it. From finance to telehealth and administration, not only
Every Hospital Needs an Effective Telehealth Strategy This article was written by Lisa Miller. Every hospital needs an effective telehealth strategy to respond to changing patient demands and expectations around care. From online patient portals and virtual visits to remote monitoring, wearable devices, cloud-based medical records and personal health apps, telehealth is transforming the healthcare
MBE Certification Leader in cost reduction services for hospitals approved by New York & New Jersey Minority Supply Development Council September 23, 2020, New Jersey, USA VIE Healthcare® Consulting, a leading healthcare consulting provider, specializing in non-labor cost reduction and margin improvement, has been approved for Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) Certification. Minority owned businesses are
Data Analytics Initiatives This article was written by Lisa Miller. Data analytics initiatives have the potential to transform healthcare in multiple areas, but the sector has been slow to tap into its potential. Understanding what spend data analytics in healthcare really means can encourage more hospitals to embrace its benefits. Data analytics in healthcare In
Innovating Cost Reduction This article was written by Lisa Miller. One thing that US healthcare leaders have learned through the pandemic is the importance of cost management through innovation. A 2019 report found that nearly two-thirds of hospitals are slow to scale innovation and less than half have a mechanism for moving forward in this area,
This article was written by Lisa Miller. Hospital Assessment of SDOH Readiness Social determinants of health (SDOH) continues to emerge as a significant healthcare trend for 2020, increasing the need for your hospital to carry out an assessment of SDOH readiness. Healthcare providers are recognizing the significance of this issue by investing in programs focusing
Modern Technology in Healthcare This article was written by Jim Cagliostro. Modern technology has transformed the way we communicate, travel, work, play, entertain, worship, eat, exercise, and even sleep. It continues to revolutionize healthcare in the US and around the world, but in participating in this change, is your hospital adding technology or adding value?
