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The University of Miami Health System has transformed its supply chain strategy by prioritizing clinical quality and outcomes over costs, a shift led by Nate Yuen. Partnering with ECRI, UHealth has used data to streamline product standardization and saved over $100,000 in orthopedic services. Great job, UHealth, and Nate! We love Go-Getters! Per Beckers: For more insights, read the full article here. https://lnkd.in/e4r2afkr

University of Utah Health has been named the 2024 Supply Chain Department of the Year by Healthcare Purchasing News. Pollick Brian The department’s innovative strategies, including process improvements like 𝘗𝘈𝘙 𝘛𝘳𝘢𝘤𝘬𝘪𝘯𝘨, 𝘤𝘰𝘴𝘵-𝘳𝘦𝘥𝘶𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘪𝘯𝘪𝘵𝘪𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘷𝘦𝘴, and 𝘴𝘶𝘱𝘱𝘭𝘪𝘦𝘳 𝘤𝘰𝘭𝘭𝘢𝘣𝘰𝘳𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘴, have significantly boosted efficiency and service quality. Notable achievements include a 35% 𝐝𝐞𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐞 𝐞𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐧𝐬𝐞𝐬 and a 50% 𝐫𝐞𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐢𝐧 𝐢𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐲 𝐞𝐫𝐫𝐨𝐫𝐬. Their focus on customer service and strategic planning has transformed supply management, benefitting both internal teams and patients. For more details, read the full article on HPN: HPN University of Utah Health Supply Chain. https://lnkd.in/eS8p3z2J

Vizient, Inc has been Busy! In the second quarter of 2024, Vizient signed new and extended contracts with 11 healthcare organizations, the company said Aug. 29. Vizient, a healthcare consulting and group purchasing organization, works with 65% of the nation's acute care providers. In August, it expanded its consulting services by acquiring Kaufman Hall for an undisclosed amount. (Per Beckers's) Here are Vizient's new and renewed customer agreements in Q2:  ✅ Central Peninsula General Hospital (Soldotna, Ala.) ✅ Columbus (Ind.) Regional Health ✅ Community Hospital of the Monterey (Calif.) Peninsula ✅ Denver Health ✅ Duke University Health System (Durham, N.C.) ✅ Health Future (Medford, Ore.) ✅ Lake Charles (La.) Memorial Hospital ✅ New England Life Care (Scarborough, Maine) ✅ The Queen's Health Systems (Honolulu) ✅ Valley View Hospital Association (Glenwood Springs, Colo.) ✅ West Tennessee Healthcare (Jackson) https://lnkd.in/eY2D_iEt Hays Waldrop

Karen Conway discusses how a supply chain mindset can support value-based healthcare by incorporating economic, environmental, and social impacts into the definition of "value." She highlights the importance of sustainable resource management and a systems-based approach that considers broader health determinants. Conway emphasizes that achieving this broader value requires collaboration across various functions, with the 𝒔𝒖𝒑𝒑𝒍𝒚 𝒄𝒉𝒂𝒊𝒏 𝘱𝘭𝘢𝘺𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘢 𝘬𝘦𝘺 𝘳𝘰𝘭𝘦 𝘪𝘯 𝘢𝘭𝘪𝘨𝘯𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘴𝘵𝘢𝘬𝘦𝘩𝘰𝘭𝘥𝘦𝘳𝘴. Great information, Karen! Read the full article by clicking below. Published in HPN. (Posted by Hays Waldrop) https://lnkd.in/dPARWr47

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Raise a glass to the Winner! 2024 Supply Chain Department of the Year: University of Utah Health University of Utah Health’s Supply Chain Department has been recognized as the Healthcare Purchasing News (HPN) Supply Chain Department of the Year for its exemplary work in managing logistics for five hospitals and twelve community health centers. Their team implemented innovative solutions, such as automated inventory management and Lean Six Sigma methodologies, which resulted in significant cost savings, improved efficiency, and enhanced service delivery. Notably, their PAR Tracking program reduced inventory stockouts by 88%, while their strategic partnership with Medline optimized inventory management and reduced fulfillment issues by 40%. The department's commitment to continuous improvement and strong collaboration across the healthcare system underscores its critical role in ensuring quality patient care. Congratulations Pollick Brian and team! https://lnkd.in/djgatChj

Becker's just released a list of the top 52 health system supply chain leaders to know. (2024) It's a great list, but some of our favorites are below! (Before you ask CW, my list is in alphabetical order!) We might release our own list soon! ○ Mark Campbell - Vice President of Supply Chain at Tampa General Hospital ○ Steven Chyung - Senior Vice President and Chief Supply Chain and Procurement Executive at Kaiser Permanente ○ Shaun Clinton - Senior Vice President of Supply Chain Management at Texas Health Resources ○ Stephen Downey - Chief Supply Chain and Patient Support Services Officer at Cleveland Clinic ○ Cindy Gueltzow - Vice President of Supply Chain Services at Baptist Health ○ Ed Hisscock - Senior Vice President of Supply Chain Management at Trinity Health ○ Tom Lubotsky - Vice President of Supply Chain at Allina Health ○ Ana Victoria Sanchez, MHA - Vice President of Supply Chain and Support Services at Virtua Health ○ Susan Schrupp, CPM - Senior Vice President and Chief Purchasing Officer at Community Health Systems ○ Bob Taylor - Senior Vice President of Supply Chain at RWJBarnabas Health ○ Eric Tritch - Vice President of Supply Chain and Support Services at UChicago Medicine ○ Cairo Wasfy - Vice President of Supply Chain Services and Chief Supply Chain Officer at Orlando Health ○ Mark Welch - Senior Vice President of Supply Chain at Novant Health https://lnkd.in/egCWAqUy

AllSpire Health GPO, LLC is on the move to Premier Inc. AllSpire has roughly $3.5 billion in purchasing volume with its 54 acute care hospital partners. Per Becker's: https://lnkd.in/eV2g_2bU