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Supply chain tip of the day: Invest in quality data and analytics
Data is a very powerful tool that surgery centers can use to continuously optimize processes and lower costs to increase margin and revenue, according to Marvella Thomas, Sr. Consultant at Cardinal Health. -
2 Key Takeaways from Becker’s ASC 25th Annual Meeting
During the Becker’s ASC 25th Annual Meeting I noticed that 2 prevalent and persistent themes emerged regarding the current healthcare market – both of which are great opportunities for the ASCs willing to embrace them. I have summarized those themes into 2 key takeaways that you can use to benefit your surgery center. -
14 must-know supply chain tips for ASCs
Here are 14 essential supply chain tips collected from experts across the ASC industry. -
3 ASCs introduce iStent inject implant
Surgery centers across the country have been snapping photos after completing their first cases using Glaukos Corp.'s iStent inject, an implant designed to reduce intraocular pressure in patients with glaucoma. -
Bausch Health adds former FDA commissioner to board — 3 insights
Bausch Health appointed Andrew C. von Eschenbach, MD, to its board of directors. -
Former Valeant, Philidor execs sentenced to prison over kickback scheme — 5 insights
Former Valeant Pharmaceuticals executive Gary Tanner and former Philidor Rx Services CEO Andrew Davenport were each sentenced to a year in prison and ordered to pay restitution for perpetrating a kickback scheme, CNBC reports. -
ASC supply chain tip of the day: Have a disruption plan
When a supply chain shortage occurs, ASCs should have a plan in place to continue operations, according to Cheryl Poplaski, Vizient's senior director of supply chain operations. -
Aetna expands coverage for Exparel in select Florida and New Jersey ASCs: 3 details
Aetna launched a pilot program in Florida and New Jersey where select ASCs will be reimbursed for using Exparel to incentivize non-opioid therapies for postsurgical pain management. -
4 trends forcing medical device companies to overhaul traditional supply chains
Medical device and pharmaceutical supply chains are traditionally linear, but several trends are making this model ineffective, according to DHL Consulting Americas' Associate Partner Joel Rambaldini and Project Manager Cesar Fernandez Giove. -
Dr. John Landis joins EyePoint Pharmaceuticals board of directors — 4 highlights
EyePoint Pharmaceuticals appointed John Landis, PhD, to its board of directors. -
Casetabs coordinates 1M surgeries at ASCs, hospitals — 5 insights
Casetabs has coordinated 1 million surgeries at ASCs and hospitals across the country through its web-based surgery coordination application. -
3 ways ASCs can manage physician preferences
Physician preference items contribute to a large portion of ASC supply chain spending, according to an article in Medline's Outpatient Outcomes. -
ASC supply chain tip of the day: Collaborate with sales reps
In light of supply chain shortages, ASCs should plan for the worst by communicating with supply sales representatives, according to Cheryl Poplaski, Vizient's senior director of supply chain operations. -
Inventory variability can jeopardize finances — Here's how you can minimize it
It's crucial for ASCs to reduce inventory variance, which is the difference between what the inventory record shows and the actual amount of inventory on hand, according to Hybrent. -
ASC supply chain tip of the day: Review items in packs
Clear communication can improve supply chain processes for ASCs, according to Westchester, Ill.-based Regent Surgical Health. -
ASC supply chain tip of the day: Ensure strategic alignment
ASCs should involve all stakeholders in order to control costs, according to Westchester, Ill.-based Regent Surgical Health. -
DB Surgical expanding office to meet rising ASC, hospital demand — 4 insights
Distributor DB Surgical plans to expand its office space in Coral Springs, Fla., to meet rising demand for surgical technologies at surgery centers and hospitals. -
Advanced Eye Surgery Center performs 1st cataract procedures with Zepto system: 3 notes
Chico, Calif.-based Advanced Eye Surgery Center recently performed its first cataract surgery cases with the Zepto capsulotomy system. -
As European probe advances, Takeda, Shire deal expected to clear — 3 insights
Shire and Takeda expect their deal will earn European Commission approval, according to a SeekingAlpha report. -
Hospitals overspend on supply chain expenses by $25B — Here's what ASCs can learn
Combined, hospitals could reduce supply chain expenses by about $25.4 billion annually, according to Navigant's 2018 Supply Chain Analysis.
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