RPCs grow up
They’re growing in size, cohesiveness and direction Regional purchasing coalitions are growing up. They’re growing in size, cohesiveness and direction. The MAX – a national…
August 2012
The Self-distribution Shuffle
All agree: Supply chain improvements are needed. But is self-distribution the way to achieve them? To self-distribute or not to self-distribute? IDN supply chain executives,…
Better care@lower cost
It’s possible, but only with alignment of strategic supply chain thinkers and the clinician teams As healthcare providers, we work diligently to reduce unnecessary costs…
Keeping the Players Straight
Book Review: Muddy Waters Making Sense of the Healthcare Supply Chain in the Era of Reform Muddy Waters was the name of the great bluesman,…
Publisher’s Letter
People Driven We are in the throws of a national revolution as we transition away from a fee-for-service based payment model to adding a value…