Healthcare Change Management: Strategies for Success

• Chris Calderone, Senior Thought Leadership Manager

Healthcare providers continue to navigate a host of challenges from rising costs to chronic labor shortages as the entire healthcare industry undergoes fundamental change. Increasing costs, an aging population and the instability of government payer programs, combined with growing consumer needs, are driving unprecedented industry change that will have a major impact on health systems and hospitals.

GHX Insights: The Evolving Role of Healthcare Value Analysis Teams

• Karen Conway, Vice President, Healthcare Value

GHX Insights is essential listening for anyone interested in the complex decision-making process behind product evaluation and supplier selection in the healthcare industry.  In this 10-minute audio, Karen Conway, GHX Vice President of Healthcare Value, discuss highlights the evolving role of value analysis teams and delves into the importance of sustainability, environmental impact resiliency, and risk management.

The Importance of Healthcare Value Analysis: A Comprehensive Guide

• Kara L. Nadeau, Healthcare Industry Contributor

How important is value analysis to your health care organization, its financial viability and its patient outcomes? In today's environment of cost cutting pressures, value-based care, a push for evidence based practice, and demands to enhance the patient experience, the value analysis process is something supply chain leaders can't ignore.

Helping Healthcare Supply Chain Adapt for a Modern World

• Rob Alcock, Chief Corporate Development Officer, GHX

As healthcare systems continue to be challenged with talent shortages, margin pressures, and supply chain disruptions, more and more organizations are carrying out a digital transformation with a shift to cloud-based ERP systems. However, this is a relatively new concept in healthcare business and many technology partners just don’t have the healthcare supply chain experience required to support the mission.

Administrative Simplification For Healthcare Supply Chain Management

• Denise Odenkirk, Vice President, Supplier Sales

Learn how healthcare administrative simplification can help providers work more efficiently, reduce costs and improve patient care using strategies and technologies that minimize paperwork, turn data into actionable insights and improve collaboration.

Healthcare Burnout: Impact, Consequences & Administrative Burden

• Suzanne Smith, Solution Advisor, Lumere

Healthcare worker burnout and job-related stress have always been a concern for many healthcare organizations. As hospitals and other care providers continue to navigate the post-COVID environment, workforce stabilization and the well-being of their front-line caregivers continues to be top-of-mind for many healthcare leaders.

Patient Safety in Hospitals: Best Practices & Strategies

• Kara L. Nadeau, Healthcare Industry Contributor

Recent survey data shows that consumers are worried about the care and security in healthcare facilities. Leveraging recent findings on the topic, this article explores consumer perception of patient safety in hospitals as well as best practices and strategies for ensuring a safe care environment.

Supply Chain Issues in Healthcare and How to Mitigate Them

• Kara L. Nadeau, Healthcare Industry Contributor

From product shortages to logistical challenges, healthcare organizations must navigate a complex web of suppliers, distributors and regulatory bodies to ensure they have the necessary resources to provide high-quality care. Identifying and addressing supply chain issues in healthcare can provide organizations with opportunities to improve the patient experience and achieve cost optimization.

Future of Healthcare Supply Chains: an In-Depth Analysis

• Kara L. Nadeau, Healthcare Industry Contributor

As healthcare systems seek to build resilience, industry leaders are looking to technology as the primary source of innovation. This in-depth analysis of current challenges and future trends explores the role of AI, value-based care, DEI and sustainability in the future of healthcare supply chains. 

4 Best Practices for Healthcare Supply Chain Optimization

• Kara L. Nadeau, Healthcare Industry Contributor

In this article, discover actionable tips that can help providers address healthcare supply chain issues. From design and network optimization to demand forecasting and inventory management, explore key areas that leaders are leveraging to mitigate supply chain disruptions, improve patient care and achieve cost-savings.

COVID-19 and Healthcare Supply Chains: 5 Lessons Learned

• Kara L. Nadeau, Healthcare Industry Contributor

Three years on from the pandemic that shook the industry to its core, we take a look at the impact on healthcare supply chains and the lessons learned the pandemic. From skyrocketing prices to the challenges faced by healthcare professionals, discover the five lessons from COVID-19 for supply chain leaders.

Equity, Environment, Resiliency and Risk: Future Considerations for Healthcare Value Analysis

• Karen Conway, Vice President, Healthcare Value

As health systems prioritize resiliency, sustainability and equity, value analysis teams must consider an expanding list of factors beyond cost and quality. From the impacts of climate change to reducing health disparities, Karen Conway, MSc, CMRP, met with a panel of industry leaders to discuss future considerations for healthcare value analysis teams. Read on to learn about their key takeaways and insights into how value analysis and strategic sourcing professionals can support sustainable, affordable and equitable care. 

GHX named a Healthcare Industry Notable Vendor in 2022 Gartner® Vertical Industry Context

We’re excited to share that GHX was named a Notable Vendor in the 2022 Gartner® Vertical Industry Context: ‘Magic Quadrant™ for Multienterprise Supply Chain Business Networks’. We believe this is meaningful in showing how we help our customers achieve strategic digital transformations and unlock value through collaboration by engaging internally and with trading partners. The expansion of digitization industry-wide helps to modernize and build resiliency in the healthcare supply chain.

What is Bill Only? Exploring the Delivery of Healthcare Products

• Kara L. Nadeau, Healthcare Industry Contributor

In the fast-paced world of healthcare, ensuring the timely delivery of the right products for medical procedures is crucial. One piece of the puzzle that addresses this challenge is the bill only process. While it can be complex, understanding how it works in healthcare and how it can benefit healthcare providers.