AHRMM

Strategic Planning, Change Management, Physician Preference Items (PPI)

Developing a Clinically Integrated Supply Chain

Dr. Michael Schlosser discusses the reasons for, and resources needed to create a clinically integrated supply chain that utilizes evidence-based data to make procurement decisions that can improve patient outcomes.

Presented by: Dr. Michael Schlosser, Chief Medical Officer, HealthTrust

Strategic Planning, Analytics & Research, Change Management, Clinical Resource Management (CRM), Cost Management, Lean/Six Sigma

Reduction of Surgical Site Infections Using Lean Ochsner Health Case Study

Nattie Leger, Director of Nursing Pursuit of Value, discusses how Ochsner significantly reduced their 2015 surgical site infections rate and a substantial cost avoidance using an interdisciplinary and methodical Lean approach.

Career/Professional Development, Change Management, Suppliers

Podcast: Building Trust: 10 Commandments of a Trusting Relationship

As we redefine healthcare into a value-based service, it is critical to develop the type of partner relationship where trust and respect are at the forefront. Today, Deborah Rey discusses the behaviors you need to exhibit to build that bond.

Strategic Planning, Products and Services Contracting, Group Purchasing Organizations (GPOs), Suppliers

GPO or Local/Self Contracting Series: Expectations of GPO Partners and Summary - Part 4

A thought-leader panel discussion about the role of GPOs within the changing healthcare landscape and the and the daily decision of using a GPO or regional/local contracting. Panelists in Part 4 focus on what providers should expect from their GPO partners.

Moderator:
Allen Archer, System Director of Supply Chain at Houston Healthcare

Strategic Planning, Products and Services Contracting, Group Purchasing Organizations (GPOs), Suppliers

GPO or Local/Self Contracting Series: Compliance and Alignment - Part 3

A thought-leader panel discussion about the role of GPOs within the changing healthcare landscape and the and the daily decision of using a GPO or regional/local contracting. Part 3 of the GPO or Local/Self Contracting webcast series examines whether compliance can be achieved without alignment, and vice versa.

Moderator:
Allen Archer, System Director of Supply Chain at Houston Healthcare

Strategic Planning, Products and Services Contracting, Group Purchasing Organizations (GPOs), Suppliers

GPO or Local/Self Contracting Series: Categories & Practices of Contracting Option Choices - Part 2

A thought-leader panel discussion about the role of GPOs within the changing healthcare landscape and the and the daily decision of using a GPO or regional/local contracting. In part 2 of the GPO or Local/Self Contracting webcast series, the panel considers the multiple product categories and the process of choosing the most appropriate contracting option.

Moderator:
Allen Archer, System Director of Supply Chain at Houston Healthcare

Strategic Planning, Products and Services Contracting, Group Purchasing Organizations (GPOs), Suppliers

GPO or Local/Self Contracting Series: Introduction and the GPO Role - Part 1

Allen Archer, System Director of Supply Chain at Houston Healthcare, leads a thought-leader panel discussion about the role of GPOs within the changing healthcare landscape and the and the daily decision of using a GPO or regional/local contracting. Part 1 centers on the GPO’s role in helping member facilities support their CQO efforts.

Moderator:
Allen Archer, System Director of Supply Chain at Houston Healthcare

Strategic Planning, Cost, Quality and Outcomes (CQO) Movement

CQO and Nexera Member Successes Podcast

Nexera has incorporated Cost, Quality, and Outcomes (CQO) throughout their own organizational culture, and embeds that philosophy into their partnerships with healthcare supply chain organizations. In this discussion, Alison Flynn Gaffney, Senior Vice President at GNYHA Services, Inc., Nexera, Inc., explains the specifics of Nexera's endeavors, and the impact CQO has on their organization and the healthcare field.

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

Optimizing Supply Chain using UHF-RFID Technology

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

Leadership, Change Management, Career/Professional Development

Leadership Skills to Create a Culture of Teamwork Podcast

Professional Coach Mark Noon discusses the types of skills and actions that a leader needs to create a team-oriented culture.