Extends group purchasing organization (GPO) contract for 10 years. Expands services to include co-management of supply chain operations, automation technologies and consulting for financial performance improvement. CHARLOTTE, N.C., November 15,…
Key takeaways: Healthcare supply chain teams are working to automate highly repeatable, manual and burdensome processes for greater efficiency, productivity and cost savings. One key area ripe for automation is…
Alongside ongoing reimbursement changes, technology advances and the global COVID-19 pandemic, the health care supply chain has stepped out as a strategic enterprise-wide function. For Kaleida Health – the largest…
When was the last time someone in your organization needed your help? I bet it was recently. There is a saying that every role is replaceable; well, I don’t think…
We’ve been hearing a lot about clinical integration lately—and with good reason. Clinical integration promises advancement toward highly reliable team-based care, cohesive operations, and a symbiotic relationship between a hospital’s…
Even as the healthcare industry shifts further into value-based care models, many health system leaders continue to direct their supply chain to make decisions based solely on cost. Modern Healthcare…
We are pleased to announce our strategic partnership with Hartford HealthCare. Nexera has been hired to assume oversight of all supply chain operations (including Purchasing, Distribution, Accounts Payable, Content Management,…
The best cost reduction or process improvement strategy starts with clinical strategy, and clinical strategy should start with an analytics-first approach. Cost per case (CPC)—a familiar key performance indicator—is one…
Lean Six Sigma (LSS) is a combination of two process improvement methods. Lean is a system that works to eliminate waste, making processes faster and simpler to follow; it is…
In 2013, the FDA released a rule that established a unique device identifier (UDI) system designed to identify and track medical devices through their distribution and use. Per the FDA…