Supply Chain

Pfizer, BlockRx and Genetech are using blockchain technology, a decentralized system employing several computers to manage cryptocurrency, to track medications from the supply chain into the patient's hands, CoinTelegraph reports.

ASCs typically spend the most on staffing and supplies, which make up around half of expenses in the typical ASC, according to VMG Health’s Multi-Specialty ASC Intellimarker 2017.

Healthcare leaders today are tasked with a difficult to achieve goal — improving efficiency. This mission at its core is simple, but identifying areas for improvement can be burdensome and many practices are unaware of the best next steps.

The Joint Commission issued an explanation of its sterile supply storage area temperature and humidity standard.

Avanza Healthcare Strategies released the "Ambulatory Surgery Center Special Report: 2017 Benchmarks" earlier this year including financial and operational benchmarks for ASCs.

Increasing competition and decreasing reimbursement for services provided are driving healthcare organizations to seek innovative value-based, patient-safety focused solutions. Hospitals and Ambulatory Surgery Centers (ASCs) are examining their processes to eliminate inefficiencies and take advantage of savings opportunities. One opportunity…

JAMA Surgery published a 2017 study finding surgeons can truncate overall supply chain costs when using scorecards that show them their supply costs relative to other providers.

ASCs face unique challenges in the operating room that highlight the importance of an efficient materials management process.

Decisions made in an ASC's supply chain influence performance metrics across the surgical center, from patient care to finances.

The healthcare landscape is competitive and ambulatory surgery centers often have far less resources at their disposal compared to their hospital counterparts. Every dollar can make a substantial difference, and centers often engage in a balancing act of reducing their…