Supply Chain

The JPMorgan Healthcare Conference kicked off Monday in San Francisco, one of the biggest events in the world of biotech where investors and healthcare providers come together to see what's cooking at some of the hottest new companies in the sector.

Though Republicans this week have already voted to change an employer mandate in the Affordable Care Act, healthcare providers are more focused on what the new majority in Washington will do with the controversial tax.

The company now has 34 intravenous solutions pharmacies nationwide, adding Ambient Healthcare’s 16 pharmacies in Florida, Alabama, Georgia, North Carolina and South Carolina.

The systems have become critical to healthcare industry over the past few years due to the increasing adoption of electronic health records and other health information management systems.

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A major limitation of current supply chains is that they are not tied to outcomes. Most hospitals and health systems still lack a key ingredient that could turn their supply chain operations into powerful tools for better care.

If hospitals are required to record unique device identifiers (UDIs) in electronic health records, there will be a need for supply chain involvement. But what that involvement should look like--and when--is still unknown.

Approximately 5 million Americans are diagnosed with heart valve disease each year. Given the not-inconsequential costs of treating this condition, hospitals can benefit from exploring creative ways to purchase artificial replacement valves at a reduced price.

An increasing number of healthcare organizations are turning to demand forecasting, crunching numbers to help them determine potential device usage, patient demand and even to decide whether or not to build new facilities.

Supply chain departments are integral in reducing costs across our nation's healthcare system. But in the midst of the worries and fires they put out when trying to reduce costs and improve outcomes, supply chain teams may be overlooked in getting their due credit.