Hospital Freight Management: A Guide to Self-Service Solutions
How to Self-Service Freight Management in Healthcare We talk to supply chain leaders every day who are considering bringing their hospital freight management program in-house. They believe there are benefits to doing so, like gaining greater control and reducing costs. And although this is true in specific situations, there are many things they need to […]
Healthcare Supply Chain Challenges in the Post-Pandemic Era
The Pandemic Ended but Pain Remains for Healthcare Supply Chains The pandemic may be over, but healthcare supply chain challenges are not. In fact, healthcare supply chains aren’t going back to “normal” anytime soon. The World Health Organization in May declared an end to the pandemic after more than two years. It’s a welcome relief […]
Healthcare Supply Chain Strategy: Turning Weakness into Strength
Making Supply Chains a Strength in Healthcare Supply chains are a growing focus for just about every industry, but especially in healthcare. In fact, many organizations are actively seeking innovative approaches to restructuring their healthcare supply chain strategy. With the lingering effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, staff shortages, international trade instability, and cost inflation, complexities […]
PBM Transparency Act 2023: Uncovering Rx Costs and Savings
PBMs Being Asked to See (and Shine) the Light This past January, The Pharmacy Benefit Manager Transparency Act of 2023 made its way to the U.S. Senate. The bipartisan bill expands the authority of the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) over Pharmacy Benefit Managers (PBMs) and makes it illegal for PBMs to engage in spread pricing. […]
How Today’s Technology-Enabled Solutions are Empowering Clinical Supply Chain and Outpatient Pharmacy Leaders
Using Technology to Create a Clinically Integrated Supply Chain This past March, Maria Hayes, an established corporate account consultant in the healthcare industry and VPL’s Chief Strategy & Product Officer Derrek Seif joined Scott Tomko from Healthcare Purchasing News to discuss how hospital supply chain leaders can optimize the critical clinical areas of their hospitals […]
Finding the Right Mix of Services in Specialty Pharmacy Home Delivery
Who’s Delivering What Where? Finding the perfect ratio of carrier to courier is especially relevant for specialty pharmacies. In any business, finding the right mix of delivery services is a balancing act that can be dependent on the time of year, geographic factors, budget, and workflow. This is especially true for specialty pharmacy home delivery. […]
