Insights & News in Healthcare Safety

A Deep Dive into a Pennsylvania Hospital's Healthcare Supply Chain Transformation

The Pennsylvania Hospital’s Challenge A large hospital in Pennsylvania, equipped with over 300 beds and specializing in high-demand services such as cardiovascular and cancer care, faced the daunti...

Optimizing Healthcare Procurement: Strategies for Efficient and Cost-Effective Purchasing

Introduction Effective procurement in healthcare is key to running a successful facility. It's not just about buying equipment or supplies; it's about making strategic decisions that align with the...

The Port Strike: What It Means for Supply Chains and Healthcare

As of October 1, 2024, the tension surrounding the strike by the International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) has reached a critical point. Representing approximately 45,000 port workers who hand...

Revolutionizing Contract Management in Healthcare

Contract management in healthcare is a critical, yet often complex, process that directly impacts an organization's operational efficiency and financial health. With the advent of modern technologi...

How Hospitals Can Save Millions, Improve Patient Care with Predictive Replacement Planning

It’s not uncommon to see the “squeaky wheel” adage at work when hospital leaders allocate the institution’s capital budget. Yet it’s not always the most vocal departments that truly need the prover...

Navigating the Evolving Landscape in Healthcare Value Analysis: Strategies for Success

The role of Value Analysis in Healthcare is pivotal as the industry faces constant change and transformation. Due to the nature of this complex specialty, it is necessary to illustrate and define a...

Five Ways Predictive Replacement Planning Can Improve Your Bottom Line

Predictive Replacement Planning is a strategy that hospitals can use to reduce operational and capital costs and improve overall efficiency. Improved patient outcomes: Predictive replacement plan...

The Burden of Medical Device Alerts and Recalls | Key Takeaways

Recall management remains challenging for healthcare providers, as the number of hazard alerts involving medical devices, pharmaceuticals, and other products continues to increase. From cybersecuri...

Supply Chain Resilience: 3 Ways to Save Despite Rising Costs and Frozen Spend

Changes in the supply chain, or supply chain disruptions, can happen at any time, but the COVID-19 pandemic set off a domino-effect series of shortages and delays that impacted financial, reputatio...