Six Keys to Success in Purchased Services
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View ArticleA Shifting Language Services Landscape
Healthcare providers are required to provide effective communication between patients and providers. Sometimes, that means providing interpreters. As our population grows more diverse, the need for...
View ArticleHow to Award Contracts Faster
A successful contracting process is the result of understanding internal decision-making requirements and effective communication between all involved parties. It’s easy to get delayed, but you need...
View ArticleIs a Bigger GPO a Better GPO? Purchased Services Insights
The recent announcement that VHA/UHC will acquire the MedAssets Supply Chain Management business is the latest in the rapid consolidation of the GPO industry, and it’s unlikely this will be last news...
View ArticleThe value of a diverse healthcare supply base
Diversity is a hot topic in healthcare, from meeting the needs of diverse patients to contracting with diverse vendors. The Joint Commission has issued documents noting the importance of meeting the...
View ArticleTips for Sourcing Pest Control Services in Healthcare Systems
Sourcing a reliable, knowledgeable and professional pest control service is critical. Patient safety is critical, and maintaining a sanitary healthcare environment is one the most important aspects of...
View ArticleHow to Shred Costs in Document Destruction
In our last post, I shared the challenges many hospital systems face with document destruction contracting. By not addressing these challenges, health systems could be missing out on substantial...
View ArticleThe #1 Way Your Health System Can Avoid Layoffs and Service Cuts
Across the nation, the healthcare industry is facing severe financial crisis resulting in layoffs, cuts in services and “all sorts of terrible things”. Some of the recent articles in the news over just...
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