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Friedman borrowed the image below from Teller who believes that for the first time in history, the rate of technological change is greater than human adaptability. This creates a reality that is a profound source of human discontent. (more…)
Because of its role, supply chain touches nearly every aspect of an organization. And, with that sort of reach, those who are part of the supply chain are in an excellent position to collaborate and improve customer experience.
Ultimately, Thomas says that the devastation of the hurricane strengthened both Ochsner’s culture and resolve to restore and expand healthcare in New Orleans and the region. (more…)
Success in healthcare is increasingly dictated by complex measures, such as quality, efficiency and customer experience, which require efficient coordination. The new article, “Taking Systemness to the Next Level”, from 4SightHealth and MedSpeed describes how savvy healthcare systems are focusing on the basics to achieve higher goals.
Read “Taking ‘Systemness’ to the Next Level”
Healthcare leadership teams recognize the need for a “one entity” approach to meet or exceed customer/patient needs and deliver on value-based contracts. Like NFL teams chasing a Super Bowl championship with a focus on a high-scoring offense or a bruising defense, unfortunately, some healthcare executives prioritize “big ticket items” such as creating a system-wide culture or implementing a single electronic medical record, while overlooking less obvious opportunities to achieve the “one entity” goal.
For healthcare organizations that want to attain systemness, an essential part of that infrastructure is the deployment of intra-company logistics. Intra-company logistics provides the logistical layer that empowers the clinical layer to function most efficiently and effectively. It is the foundation of the healthcare supply chain and every health system needs it for its clinical operations to function at their highest capacity. (more…)
In this new age of healthcare industry consolidation, it’s more important than ever to think about how materials, supplies and equipment are moved within your organization. Systemness enables organizations to centralize or share services like clinical labs, print shops, mailroom or other operations, with the ultimate goal of creating cost savings and synergies.
But centralization is only the first step. How those items are distributed to various facilities is equally as important because the benefits of consolidating those services could be lost if your logistics network is creating additional costs or inefficiencies.
Read more about how intra-company logistics helps organizations attain systemness in our blog post in Modern Healthcare .
When companies collaborate in a way that that aligns the buyer and supplier’s interests to business outcomes, it creates true win-win outsourcing because the parties are vested in each other’s success. (more…)
To read more about intra-company logistics, check out my blog post on Modern Healthcare.
(more…)Variation is in the crosshairs of the Triple Aim. Whether in the form of differing lengths of stay, unnecessary emergency care or variant lab test processing times, variation can impact disparities in quality, outcomes and patient experience.
Standardization initiatives that focus on the clinical layer but overlook how problems in support functions like printing or food service create variations in care, are missing opportunities for standardization.
To read more about eliminating variation to meet the Triple Aim, read my most recent blog post on Modern Healthcare.
Our industry needs to iteratively learn from itself—and from other industries—to find new ways to better deliver on the promise of more convenient healthcare at a lower cost. Just like no man is an island, I think we can say that no healthcare system is an island either and those that embrace collaboration improve their chance to succeed. (more…)
“The next big opportunity in healthcare is to make healthcare feel like Amazon,” said Dr. Pamela Peele, chief analytics officer, UPMC Insurance Services Division and UPMC Enterprises. But, as MedCity News pointed out in their coverage of the UPMC session, Amazon alone can’t change the face of healthcare because the industry is too large, unwieldy and complicated.
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At MedSpeed, we know that supply chain shouldn’t be a nurse’s job. By ensuring items are delivered on time and stocked in the right quantities, we help hospitals build trust with their nurses. When nurses trust their supply chain, they’re less likely to resort to habits like hoarding or overordering just to ensure adequate supplies for their patients. Building trust among nurses enables them to do the jobs they’re intended to do, which leads to higher satisfaction for staff and patients.
Here is my full blog post on this subject on Modern Healthcare.
As an intra-company logistics provider, data integration is particularly critical. We integrate clinical, financial and supply chain data from disparate systems, to help our clients better manage costs, better track utilization, and procure and move products in an efficient and timely manner. (more…)
First, there was a need for a more strategic approach to connecting healthcare facilities. Our service not only eliminates waste and provides exceptional quality, but also helps healthcare organizations to harness the economies of scale as they grow and change. This is something that is more important than ever in a new healthcare environment of value-based care and system consolidation. (more…)
I was especially encouraged by two major findings from the survey:
- 75% reported that their organization has a defined strategy for intra-company logistics
- 100% reported that achieving systemness is very important to their health system
An RFP predetermines the right solution for a problem, which makes sense for product purchases, but could mean missed opportunities when purchasing services. (more…)
This concept of HROs resonates with us at MedSpeed because ultimately what we do is part of the production of positive results (i.e. avoidance of failure). However, when it comes to health care delivery, everyone in our industry must leave no stone unturned. We must continue to push forward and advance to take care of the communities we serve.
You can read my full post on Modern Healthcare here.
A recent article posted on Modern Healthcare discusses how a traditional Request for Proposal (RFP) predetermines the right solution for a problem. And while that may make sense for some product purchases, it can mean missed opportunities for services. So, what’s the alternative? Bonni Kaplan DeWoskin, Vice President of Marketing, writes more on breaking the mold here.
In an era of big data, Dan Blake, Chief Technology Officer, states the key to success and efficiency will lie in the seamless integration of healthcare’s numerous systems and technology that’s aligned for the future. Through the assimilation of both, we can realize the full potential of real time information and artificial intelligence to make integration efficient and effective. Click here to find out more.