AHRMM

Clinical Resource Management (CRM), Regulations and Regulatory Advocacy, Reimbursement, Strategic Planning, AHRMM

CMS Bundled Payments

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services issued a proposed ruling which introduces three new episode payment models for Acute Myocardial Infarction, Coronary Artery Bypass Grafts, and Surgical Hip/Femur Fracture Treatment. This webinar provides an overview of the proposed ruling and CJR changes and a discussion of how hospitals should be preparing for the go-live date of July 1, 2017.

Analytics & Research, Data Standards, Materials Management Information System (MMIS), Benchmarking, Value Analysis

Decoding Supply Chain Analytics for Improved Cost, Quality, and Outcomes

As hospitals restructure to gain sustainability in an era of reform, it is crucial for supply chain leaders to work collaboratively within health systems and identify new opportunities for cost reduction in areas that generate savings and improve outcomes. This webinar focuses on key lessons and best practices using case studies from leading hospitals and health care systems that have successfully aligned their supply chain and strategic vision.

Clinical Integration, Cost Management

Integrating Physician Leadership in Supply Chain Management

Integrating Physician Leadership in Supply Chain Management

Analytics & Research, Distribution, Financial Management, Strategic Planning

Managing Supply Chain in Health Care Reform

This webinar discusses the health care supply chain, its strengths and weaknesses. It reviews best practices around the industry, including what Intermountain Healthcare has done with building its own logistics/distribution functionality. It will also present the implications of the future of the industry with the changing horizon that comes with the Affordable Care Act, including preparing to serve non-acute operations.

Cost Management, Financial Management, Materials Management Information System (MMIS), Unique Device Identifier (UDI), Leveraging Technology

Optimizing Supply Chain using UHF-RFID Technology Webcast

Lana Makhanik and Peter Fiorentino discuss discus why Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center is breathing easier after they overhauled their inventory management system using Ultra high frequency (UHF) radio-frequency identification (RFID) technology. Peter explains why they chose RFID, the success and benefits they have achieved, and lessons learned.

Presenters: Peter Fiorentino, Materials Management Cardiology, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center and Lana Makhanik, COO, VUEMED, Inc.

Strategic Sourcing, Strategic Sourcing, Leadership

Supplier Diversity: A Strategic Value Proposition

This webinar explains how supplier diversity can be a valuable investment toward sustainability. Presenters define supplier diversity and the associated specific designations and discuss the evolution of supplier diversity. Get a glimpse into how to build a business case for supplier diversity including the scope and benefits (CQO and Sustainability) for the supplier and purchaser, as well as the importance of executive support.

Certified Materials & Resource Professional (CMRP), Career/Professional Development

The CMRP Renewal Process – Plan Early, Document Often

Congratulations, you earned your Certified Materials & Resource Professional (CMRP) Certification! You may have just earned it, but experts say that you should think about how you will keep it – and soon. Allen Archer discusses the need to plan your way to renewal now and the documentation needed that you need to maintain.

Presented by: Allen Archer, System Director of Supply Chain, Houston Healthcare Inc.

Unique Device Identifier (UDI), Analytics & Research, Data Standards, Materials Management Information System (MMIS), Regulations and Regulatory Advocacy, Leveraging Technology, Technology

UDI 101: Just the Facts

As UDI capture and exchange becomes more prevalent across the healthcare ecosystem and as implantable device information is linked to patient outcomes there are a number of expected benefits to look at. Find out how UDI will improve patients safety and supply chain purchasing for years to come.

Analytics & Research, Value Analysis

Who’s Keeping Score: Using CQO Scorecards

This webcast discusses the team work involved in product value analysis and decision making using data-driven scorecards outlining Cost, Quality, and Outcomes.

Presented by: Brent Petty, executive industry consultant, Lexmark International

Leadership

AHRMM and ISM—Shaping the Health Care Field through the Hospital Report on Business

This webinar gives a brief overview of the ISM Report On Business, one of the most reliable near-term economic barometers available, and explains why government agencies, economists, and business leaders follow it closely. Learn about the development of the hospital specific report (the Hospital Report On Business), why it is important, and how you can be involved.