How ASCs Can Offset Expenses by Getting Better Control of the Supply Chain
Addressing the Rising Costs of Surgery Centers It’s time to address the primary topic all ASCs are concerned with right now—surgery center cost savings. Earlier this month, the proposal ASCs had been dreading became reality. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) finalized a physician pay cut that will reduce the physician pay conversion factor […]
Inventory Management Is an Issue for Most ASCs. Here Are a Few Things That Can Help.
Understanding the complexity of surgery center inventory management The pandemic taught healthcare professionals a number of things, including the fact that supply needs can shift suddenly and dramatically. However, this remains particularly true for ASC supply chains. For the health of both their patients and the bottom line, it is crucial for ASCs to make […]
The Essential Questions to Ask When Considering Supply Chain Visibility Software
We came up with a list of questions to ask yourself if and when considering a medical supply chain visibility software. GENERAL With multiple solutions to choose from, how do you know which—if any—will meet your needs? What, specifically, should you be looking for? Were the solutions you’re considering created for IDN use? Was the […]
What to Think About if You’re Considering Supply Chain Visibility Software | Part Five: Putting it All Together
This is the fifth and final blog of a five-part series. By Scott Crow, Chief Innovation Officer and Co-Founder We’ve given you a number of questions to ask yourself and a lot to think about. If you believe Supply Chain Visibility Software is a good solution for your organization, we invite you to consider VPL […]
What to Think About if You’re Considering Supply Chain Visibility Software | Part Four: End-User Reach and Value
This is the fourth blog of a five-part series. By Scott Crow, Chief Innovation Officer and Co-Founder A robust supply chain visibility program will connect with and provide value to multiple user roles across your IDN. Here are some questions to ask regarding each of these user roles: PURCHASING Does the solution track the suppliers […]
What to Think About if You’re Considering Supply Chain Visibility Software | Part Three: Trading Partner Collaboration
This is the third blog of a five-part series. By Scott Crow, Chief Innovation Officer and Co-Founder Achieve a higher maturity level. To achieve this, you must ensure there is existing connectivity and history with trading partners. There must also be willingness and ability to expand capabilities with partners in the future. Knowledge of your […]
