ASC supply chain tip of the day: Restrict vendor access to physicians

ASCs should prevent vendors from pushing products on physicians by implementing restrictions, according to Quorum Purchasing Advantage Vice President Tony Bramer.

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Mr. Bramer shared the following tip with Becker’s ASC Review:

“Just like in a hospital, strongly control access to physicians by outside vendors. We recommend [making] it a win-win for physicians. In many cases, they really don’t want to be interrupted by vendors.”

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