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Managing healthcare indirect spend and purchased services is a massive effort for health systems and hospitals across the country. With more than 5.5 million unique vendors, the sheer volume of healt... read more

The field of healthcare procurement is a prime area for innovation, with many looking to apply strategies from other industries to drive efficiency and cost savings. But in a field as complex and reg... read more

Silver dressings have been found to be effective against various strains of bacteria, including resistant strains and fungus. They are commonly used to manage localized bioburden in a wide range of w... read more

Starting April 13, a new Local Coverage Determination (known as LCD L35041) will significantly narrow the range of cellular and tissue-based products (CTPs) covered by Medicare for treating non-heali... read more

Thoughtful consideration should be given to the RFP process. Here are 5 ways to ensure the best outcome for both providers and suppliers... read more

As-built drawings — updated versions of construction documents that illustrate the building as it was actually constructed — for hospitals and healthcare facilities are vital assets that enhance oper... read more

The controversy surrounding the FDA's recent approvals of medications for Alzheimer’s disease has raised important questions about the medications’ safety and cost, as well as their ability to delive... read more

Valley Children’s Healthcare used the Sustainable Health Certification Program to better align sustainability efforts and employee engagement across the organization... read more

Dig into sustainable alternatives that are safer for people and the planet, say Vizient's Mellissa Nguyen and Cas Mosier... read more

These products can be used in combination with other wound care modalities to improve healing and potentially reduce the need for more invasive procedures. But what are they — and what are the advant... read more