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…
We have officially entered the patient-centered era in healthcare. The many initiatives introduced through the Affordable Care Act have been designed to encourage this shift from more services to better care. However, this change,…
Over the past few years, the healthcare industry has experienced a sea change. The Affordable Care Act has led to the adoption of new systems and payment methodologies that approach…
Last month, I had the opportunity to give a presentation at the ACHE 2016 Congress on Leadership. This event brings together healthcare executives from across the country to discuss what…
The realities of healthcare reform – including the departure from fee-for-service models of care, shrinking reimbursement and higher quality standards – means the impetus for collaboration around cost, quality and…