In hospitals, more than a third of the budget is allocated to supplies. According to a case study by the SAC College of Pharmacy, introducing inventory control measures for managing the most expensive medicines in a 1500-bed government-run hospital can …
Medical Supply Price Inflation: Has the Market Been Affected?
Inflation has affected all aspects of the global economy, including the healthcare supply chain. Per the Consumer Price Index, the average price of consumer goods increased by 7.9% between February 2021 and February 2022 – a 40-year high. Labor costs …
How To Improve Your ASC Supply Chain’s Efficiency
Ambulatory Surgery Center growth continues to accelerate. Here’s how to improve your ASC supply chain’s efficiency.
What is Buy-and-Bill, and What is it Used For?
When physician offices make purchasing decisions for acquiring drugs, they usually follow a buy-and-bill process. The ‘buy’ aspect refers to providers ordering the medication, while the ‘bill’ has to do with getting reimbursements from third-party payers. This model offers several …
How Can Lot and Serialized Tracking Benefit Medical Practices
Drug and medical supply manufacturers operate in heavily regulated environments where assigning lot and serial numbers to their high-value, highly customized products is required for better visibility of the supply chain. The growing use of lot and serial numbers for …
How Using Medical Inventory Software Helps Your Clinic
The healthcare sector is growing thanks to greater access and consistent life expectancy increase. As a result, many clinics are struggling to keep up with the demand and improve their return on investments. This is why most healthcare organizations are …