HealthTrust evaluates pharmaceutical supply chains for mission-critical drugs to identify predictors of shortages & key characteristics HealthTrust Pharmacy Services recently launched its first products for the Supply Interruption Mitigation Strategies (SIMS) project in order to help combat drug shortages, and their ensuing price increases, in the generic injectables market. “Once it was clear that shortages […]
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Mission Possible: Standardizing Cardiac Care
New landmark recommendations published for enhanced recovery after cardiac surgery As in many specialties, how to best standardize care surrounding cardiac surgery has remained one of the most pressing challenges on the path to the continuous improvement of patient outcomes. This concept took a giant leap forward when the Enhanced Recovery After Cardiac Surgery (ERAS […]
Forecasting with Analytics
Picture this scenario … The monthly financial reports don’t look good. You’re over budget on supplies. This will elicit the inevitable email from the CFO asking, “What’s going on?” The problem, says Bill Kellar, Supply Chain CEO of HCA Healthcare’s TriStar Division, “is that summary financial reports often tell us the ‘what,’ but not the […]
The Power of Collaboration
Harnessing the value of clinical integration in CQO Highlights from AHRMM’s recent summit & 2019 CQO Report with John Young, M.D., MBA, Chief Medical Officer, HealthTrust Within the last decade, the role of the healthcare supply chain has shifted into high gear to become a driving force for change throughout the industry. Because supply chain […]
Utilizing a Heart Team Approach
Increased options for the care of complex CV patients requires a renewed, collaborative & evidence-based approach to care In today’s management of patients with acute myocardial infarction with cardiogenic shock, high-risk percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI), heart failure and valvular heart disease, the use of advanced technologies is on the rise—with growth rates only expected to […]
Transforming Care: 2019 Innovation Grant Recipients
Two teams demonstrate the ripple effects of innovation There’s no such thing as too many great ideas. That’s why, for the first time ever, HealthTrust has awarded two Innovation Grants to members with impressive initiatives for advancing healthcare performance. During the HealthTrust University Conference in mid-August, Boston Medical Center (BMC) and Centura Health were recognized. […]
The Heart of the Matter
HealthTrust members demonstrate clinical excellence with Cardiac COE accreditation Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center in Johnstown, Pennsylvania, is located in a very rural area of the state. Patients often have to travel great distances for cardiac care, says Genevieve Everett-Sigwalt, M.D., a cardiologist with Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center. Before they invest in making the trip, patients […]
On the Pulse: Trends in Cardiac Health
Prevalence of cardiovascular disease By 2035, more than 130 million adults, or 45.1% of the U.S. population, are projected to have some form of CVD. In 2035 total costs of CVD are expected to reach $1.1 trillion. Direct medical costs are projected to reach $748.7 billion. Indirect costs are estimated to reach $368 billion. Source: […]
Going Green with Grassroots Efforts
How simple changes in operations can make a big difference Increasingly, hospitals and health systems across the country continue to find ways to protect the planet, while simultaneously reaping the benefits of efficiency and, sometimes, cost savings. Studies also indicate that sustainable actions can help improve an organization’s public perception and lead to increased productivity […]
Mindset Changing…
Strategies for a more productive, positive life Dale Smith Thomas has traveled the world as a motivational speaker with a simple goal: to use HOPE (which she defines as “Helping Other People Excel”) to inspire change. As a speaker at the HealthTrust University Conference this year, Thomas spoke about the value of infusing hope into […]
Within Your Power
Proactive ways to reduce energy costs, right at the source Hospital facilities managers and directors of operations are acutely aware that conserving energy is essential to reducing energy spend. While it’s true that managing energy usage is at the center of controlling costs, going straight to the source can amount to significant savings. Getting the […]
Saving Grace: Support Program for New Moms
Franciscan Health’s Grace Project provides guilt-free support for moms who deliver babies with neonatal abstinence syndrome In 2015, neonatologist Paul Winchester, M.D., of Franciscan Health Indianapolis, gave voice to an alarming trend he was witnessing in the hospital’s neonatal intensive care unit. In prior years, he might see one infant a year needing treatment for […]
Worth a Look
HealthTrust’s approach to value analysis Large health systems with multiple hospitals often have different contracts for the same products and services across the IDN. Conflicting points of view on how to best manage these products and services can make it difficult to establish purchasing and contracting strategies. And, getting clinicians engaged in the process can […]
HealthTrust Members from 9 IDNs Meet for Wound Care Summit
HealthTrust’s Clinical Services team, under the direction of Chief Medical Officer John Young, M.D., MBA, hosted a Wound Management Collaborative Summit in mid-September. Attendees included 45 representatives from Beaumont Health, CHRISTUS Health, Community Health Systems, HCA Healthcare, Hospital Sisters Health System, Kindred Healthcare, LifePoint Health, Scripps and WellSpan Health. Similar to the collaborative pain management […]
Man & Machine
Surgeon & entrepreneur shares how AI & disruptive innovation are revolutionizing his practice William Payne, M.D., is always looking for the latest ways to integrate technology into his practice. An orthopedic surgeon at Franciscan Health in Olympia Fields, Illinois, Dr. Payne is also a healthcare executive, an entrepreneur and a HealthTrust Physician Advisor. Recognizing the […]
Greener Purchasing with MindClick
Environmental sustainability is no longer a “maybe” for hospital systems; it’s a must. Not only is it better for the bottom line, but communities expect it, and it’s simply the right thing to do. “It’s really about much more than savings,” says Zoë Beck, Sustainability Manager at HealthTrust. “It’s about doing the right thing for […]
A Proactive Approach to Supplier Diversity
Hospitals today want their supply network to reflect the same level of diversity as their community. That’s where HealthTrust’s Supplier Diversity Program comes in. Hospitals benefit from contracting with diverse suppliers Expansion of external partnerships—often nontraditional—in the community Local job creation and other community benefits Supplier roster that mirrors the patient and community populations Better […]
Marking History of a Different Kind
As the organization winds down a yearlong commemoration of its 20-year anniversary, my team thought it would be interesting to offer a little history on The Source magazine. This edition marks the publication of our 38th issue since the magazine was re-envisioned as a member-focused publication in Q3 of 2010. Throughout the 2,700+ pages published […]
Allergan Voluntarily Recalls Textured Breast Implants
In July 2019, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) asked Allergan to voluntarily recall certain textured breast implant and tissue expanders due to an increased risk of breast implant-associated anaplastic large cell lymphoma (BIA-ALCL). Allergan complied by conducting a world-wide recall of its BIOCELL textured breast implants and tissue expanders. What are textured implants? Textured […]
It Just Makes Cents: Financial Solutions from HealthTrust
How HealthTrust Treasury Solutions can streamline processes & save money From collecting payments from patients to paying suppliers, healthcare systems are continually challenged with effectively managing cash flow and avoiding wasted time and money on things like fees and missed payments. To help members stay on track, HealthTrust offers a comprehensive set of Treasury Solutions […]
