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Critical Care–Supply Chain Fusion in High Demand
Amerinet Senior Director of Contracting Solutions Michelle Combs discusses how critical care–supply chain fusion is in high demand in the Healthcare Purchasing News.
May 2013
Healthcare Purchasing News
Supply chain is an integral part of Northern Arizona Healthcare’s culture of accountability
Amerinet and Northern Arizona's unique partnership is highlighted in a Journal of Healthcare Contracting article regarding a culture of accountability.
April 2013
Journal of Healthcare Contracting
How ASCs Can Save With Committed Supply Contracts
Randy Piper, Vice President of Non Acute Contracting at Amerinet, discusses why it's beneficial for ambulatory surgery centers to participate in a committed contracting program.
Becker's ASC Review
Stuff happens so manage wisely - Supply chain should not dismiss the importance of inventory management
Amerinet’s Lori Pilla joins other supply chain leaders in sharing inventory management insight in this month’s Healthcare Purchasing News.
March 2013 |
Article |
Supplement
Healthcare Purchasing News6 Crucial Steps for ASCs Adopting an EMR
Amerinet's Marshall Busko provides his expertise regarding six aspects of electronic medical record implementation for ambulatory surgery centers to consider and plan prior to adoption.
March 2013
Becker's ASC Review
Capital spending expected to be tight in 2013
Looking to gain some insight on capital spending in healthcare for 2013, Healthcare Finance News turned to Amerinet’s Mike Reid for answers.
Healthcare Finance News
Raising the Bar
For Keystone Alliance, working as a coalition has helped bring high-tech, high-cost services within reach. The Journal of Healthcare Contracting spoke with John Romano, Keystone's board chairman, about the advantages Keystone Alliance members have realized since the coalition’s inception.
December 2012
Journal of Healthcare Contracting
8 Mistakes for ASCs to Avoid During EMR Implementation
Marshall Busko, senior director, Amerinet Executive Solutions, provides insights for ASCs regarding the eight common mistakes to avoid when implementing an electronic medical record process.
Becker's ASC Review
8 Steps for Profitable Materials Management at Orthopedics ASCs
More surgery centers today are looking to expand or add orthopedics programs. When doing so, it's important to remember the impact orthopedics can have on supply chain and materials management. Lori Pilla, vice president, Amerinet Clinical Advantage, discusses eight steps to improve materials management in orthopedics ASCs.
November 2012
Becker's ASC Review
Amerinet chief doesn’t worry about who’ll stop the rain
Healthcare Purchasing News article illustrates how Amerinet team shines in time of crisis.
September 2012
Healthcare Purchasing News
Amerinet Members Among Journal of Healthcare Contracting’s 10 People To Watch
Kathleen Kruegger of Promedica Health System and Joe Walsh of Intermountain Healthcare talk supply chain strategy
Journal of Healthcare Contracting
Biggest Impact Factors in Surgery Center Supply Chain Management Today: Q&A With Lori Pilla of Amerinet
Lori Pilla, vice president of Amerinet Clinical Advantage and Supply Chain Optimization, discusses potential cost savings in supply chain management and where the relationship between providers and device companies is headed in the future.
Becker's ASC Review
GPOs offer bottom-line advantages
Amerinet’s Steve Tackett Talks About GPO Advantages in the LTC Market in Long-Term Living Magazine.
Long-Term Living
Inside the Effort to Strip Toxics from U.S. Hospitals
This recent article in greenbiz.com puts a spotlight on Amerinet’s commitment to work with other GPOs on a standardized list of questions for suppliers about their products’ impact on humans and the environment.
greenbiz.com
Amerinet Sponsors Modern Healthcare 100 Top Hospitals Supplement
Data Standards in the Supply Chain
Amerinet sponsored the June 2012 Hospitals & Health Networks supplement “Data Standards in the Supply Chain.”
June 2012
Hospitals & Health Networks (H&HN)
Amerinet Strategic Alliance for Financial Efficiency (SAFE) Members share best practices in Executive Insight magazine’s Revenue Cycle Management Roundtable
Learn how these industry leaders are addressing problems in revenue cycle management to improve margins.
June 2012
Executive Insight
Conservative capital spending expected in 2012
Amerinet’s Mike Reid joins other industry leaders in forecasting capital trends in this Healthcare Finance News article.
June 2012Healthcare Finance News
5 ways to make the most out of a group purchasing organization
Todd Ebert, president and CEO of Amerinet, outlines five ways to make the most out of your group purchasing organization in a Healthcare Finance News web article.
Healthcare Finance News
In the Public Eye: Government report on pricing confidentiality stirs the pot, causing some to question well-worn pricing techniques
Amerinet’s Dale Wright is among industry leaders speaking out on pricing confidentiality in this Journal of Healthcare Contracting cover story.
April 2012
Journal of Healthcare Contracting
Managing energy doesn’t have to drain resources - Supply chain should participate in some power coupling
Strip away the environmental justifications and "right thing to do" philosophy and you may find the origins behind any euphoria and excitement about managing energy consumption nestled in a healthcare organization’s financial report. But supply chain can – and should – be involved.
April 2012
Healthcare Purchasing News
Mary Kerr: Ceramic Engineer/Value Analyst
Amerinet’s Mary Kerr discusses her journey from ceramic engineer to value analyst in the latest issue of the Journal of Healthcare Contracting.
Time to Build - 2012 Hospital Construction Survey
Amerinet sponsored the 2012 Hospital Construction Survey conducted by Health Facilities Management (HFM) and the American Society for Healthcare Engineering (ASHE) of the American Hospital Association (AHA). The survey feature article "Time to Build" discusses the results of the survey.
February 2012
Health Facilities Management
Amerinet - A GPO Dedicated to Providing the Best Overall Customer Value with the Highest Level of Customer Service, Ethics and Integrity
Amerinet President and CEO Todd Ebert discusses the value of GPOs in the January 2012 issue of Western Pennsylvania Hospital News.
12 Critical Concepts to Know About ASC Supplies and Contracts
Amerinet’s Karen Lombard discusses 12 critical concepts about ASC supplies and supply contracts and explains why they're important to surgery centers in Beckers ASC Review.
Becker's ASC Review
Healthcare Reform and Accountable Care: Where Do We Stand?
Amerinet Executive Briefing on Healthcare Reform featured in the Fall edition of HFMA Leadership Magazine.
HFMA Leadership
Economies of scale
Amerinet’s Joe Flannery discusses growing importance of GPOs in the long-term care market in McKnight’s Long-Term Care News article, "Economies of scale."
McKnight's Long-Term Care News
It’s not just about purchasing anymore
Amerinet’s President and CEO Todd Ebert discusses how "GPOs evolve to meet new demands" in Healthcare Finance News article.
Healthcare Finance News
Amerinet’s Pat Klancer Offers Expert Advice on Value Analysis in October Healthcare Purchasing News Article
The article, "Sour economy sweetens value analysis mission, purpose and resolve" examines value analysis’ progression and highlights process roadblocks and rejections and how to overcome them.
Healthcare Purchasing News
Energy-savings: Count yourself in
Amerinet's Mike Reid, VP of Energy Solutions, discusses how supply chain professionals can play an important role in their facilities’ energy management programs in the September issue of The Journal of Healthcare Contracting.
Journal of Healthcare Contracting
7 Out-of-the-Box Ideas to Cut Costs on Surgery Center Supplies
Tom O'Bannon, director, western alliance value optimization at Amerinet, discusses seven out-of-the-box ideas for ambulatory surgery centers to cut costs on supplies.
Becker's ASC Review
A Perfect Cycle
Amerinet executives discuss how revenue cycle management helps hospital administration stay on top of financials in the August issue of Executive Insight magazine.
Executive Insight
Amerinet Member Conference Highlighted in August Issue of Journal of Healthcare Contracting
Amerinet shares blueprint for healthcare excellence at 2011 Member Conference.
Journal of Healthcare Contracting
Amerinet Member Featured As One of Journal of Healthcare Contracting’s 10 People To Watch
Memorial Sloan Kettering’s Bill Abeltin discusses procurement policies.
Journal of Healthcare Contracting
HIGPA Kicks Off Executive Interview Series
HIGPA President Curtis Rooney recently conducted the first in a new series of Executive Interviews designed to give an overview of the healthcare supply chain from the C-Suite perspective. Amerinet President and CEO and HIGPA Chairman Todd Ebert took part in the first interview.
HIGPA
Small group, large benefit
Journal of Healthcare Contracting article spotlights Amerinet Northeast Alliance.
Journal of Healthcare Contracting
GPOs to distributors: 'We need you'
Amerinet's Steve Tackett discusses GPOs and distributors working together while pursuing customers in the non-acute care market in this recent Repertoire article.
Repertoire
5 Ways Surgery Centers Can Maximize the Benefits of Their Membership With a GPO
Amerinet’s Randy Piper offers insight on how ASCs can maximize their GPO relationship.
Becker's ASC Review
Fusing revenue cycle, supply chain data
Healthcare Purchasing News article featuring Amerinet’s Mark Whitman examines "Fusing revenue cycle, supply chain data - What will slow foot-dragging and spark CDM-IM links?"
Healthcare Purchasing News
Amerinet 2010 Member Conference Highlighted in December Issue of Journal of Healthcare Contracting
Article focuses on “teachable moments” and information sharing at the 2010 Amerinet Member Conference, held Sept. 14-17, 2010 (see pages 6-7).
Journal of Healthcare Contracting
4 Target Areas for ASC Supply Chain Savings
Amerinet offers tips on "4 Target Areas for ASC Supply Chain Savings" in this recent Becker's ASC Review article.
Becker's ASC Review
Transforming Purchasing
Amerinet’s Randy Walter discusses "Transforming Purchasing: Expect sharp focus on comparative effectiveness" in this article published in Health Facilities Management magazine.
Health Facilities Management
Drawing the lines by service
Amerinet’s Mark Whitman discusses service line strategies in this November 2010 Healthcare Purchasing News article.
Healthcare Purchasing News
The ABCs of ASC supply management
Learn how ambulatory surgery centers can focus their efforts on reigning in supply costs in this Healthcare Purchasing News October cover story.
Healthcare Purchasing News
Amerinet Member Conference
The 2010 Amerinet Member Conference was featured in the September issue of DOTMed Business News.
DOTMed Business News
Ten People to Watch
The August issue of the Journal of Healthcare Contracting features Amerinet members Paul Norris and Martha Smith among the dynamic supply chain professionals helping to reduce costs and improve quality at their facilities.
Journal of Healthcare Contracting
Implant Costs: Why ASC-Physician Collaboration Makes Sense
Amerinet expert offers insight on collaborating with physicians to reduce implant costs for ASCs.
Becker's ASC Review
7 Key Elements Hospitals Should Consider When Selecting a GPO
Amerinet Executive Vice President Randy Walter discusses "7 Key Elements Hospitals Should Consider When Selecting a GPO" in Becker’s Hospital Review.
Becker's Hospital Review
Case Study: Using Data to Standardize Medical-Surgical Supplies in a Large Physician Group
The case study in Becker's Ortho and Spine Review highlights the use of the Amerinet Savings Roadmap in helping the practice achieve standardization and significant savings in medical-surgical supplies.
Becker's ASC Review
Physician offices bring contracting execs into brave new world
Distributor markups, GPO contract pricing, are just two issues raising questions
The Journal of Healthcare Contracting July Digital Issue features Amerinet’s Vice President of Non Acute Care Contracting Russ Ede discussing contracting issues for physician offices.
Journal of Healthcare Contracting
Manifesting destiny in supply chain’s Wild West
Amerinet’s Ken Rosemann discusses supply chain issues in the laboratory in this Healthcare Purchasing News article.
Healthcare Purchasing News
Kentucky Pediatricians Use GPO to Reduce Costs
This article in Pediatric News details how the Kentucky Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics’ partnership with Amerinet has helped members save significant dollars on vaccines, medical and office supplies. (Please note: to view this article, you will be required to log into the Pediatric News website.)
Pediatric News
Amerinet Western Regional Alliance (AWRA) Featured in Journal of Healthcare Contracting Profile on Regional Purchasing Coalitions
When the Health Resource Services and the Western Alliance of Healthcare Resources collaborated in 2002 to form the Amerinet Western Regional Alliance, they did so to enhance Amerinet contracts such that they reflected regional choices as well as to drive commitment to support better pricing and value adds. Since then, the alliance has added two more members – Strategic Resource Partners and the Amerinet Arizona Regional Council, and is open to new enrollees by invitation.
Journal of Healthcare Contracting
Healthcare Reform and Its Impact on the Supply Chain: Q&A With Amerinet CEO Todd Ebert
Todd Ebert, president and CEO of group purchasing organization Amerinet, discusses healthcare reform's influence on the supply chain and increased concerns for efficiency and cost in Becker’s Hospital Review.
Becker's Hospital Review
Biggest Winners
The story features four hospital systems that have achieved millions of dollars in savings with their group purchasing organizations in relatively short time periods. Learn how they did it and how you can benefit.
Materials Management in Health Care
A GPO's View of the Role of Brand Equity
Amerinet’s Dale Wright, senior vice president of contracting and president, Amerinet Choice, recently spoke with The MarkeTech Group concerning the role of brand equity in contracting.
The MarkeTech Group
Plugging the Gaps, How Supply Chain Fortifies Critical Care, Surgical Services Operations
Amerinet’s Mark Whitman offers insight into supply chain issues in HPN's May article, "Plugging the gaps, How supply chain fortifies critical care, surgical services operations."
Healthcare Purchasing News
Closing the Loopholes in Revenue Cycle-Supply Chain Links - Can IM-CDM Connections be Mastered?
Amerinet’s Mary Beth Lang featured in Healthcare Purchasing News (HPN) April story - Supply chain and revenue cycle managers may see black and green when it comes to investing in and using information technology to manage the item master (IM) and chargemaster (CDM) files, but getting the two to work together can have both seeing red – emotionally and financially.
Healthcare Purchasing News
Meeting the Regulatory Requirements for Infection Control in ASCs
Amerinet’s Holly Hampe shares insights on infection control in ambulatory surgery centers in an article on Beckers ASC Review online.
Becker's ASC Review
Standard Deviations - Will Supply Chain Industry Meet or Postpone Approaching Deadlines?
Amerinet Executive Mary Beth Lang leads discussion in the February Healthcare Purchasing News article on supply chain standards.
Healthcare Purchasing News
Teaming with Physicians Can Drive Down Costs
Amerinet Clinical Specialist David Forquer offers his insight in Hospitals & Health Networks Janaury 2010 edition, discussing how to engage physicians in controlling the costs of medical and surgical supplies.
Hospitals and Health Networks (H&HN)
Amerinet President and CEO Todd Ebert’s Comments featured in Repertoire Magazine Article
January is the time to reflect on the year behind and dream about what lies ahead. With that in mind, Repertoire asked a handful of industry veterans to answer two questions: What was the best thing that happened to the supply chain in 2009? and What do you look forward to happening in 2010? See the comments of Amerinet president and CEO Todd Ebert and others in the article "2010: The Best is Yet to Come."
Repertoire Magazine
Finding Supply-Chain Efficiencies
Mark D. Eggleston, Amerinet's senior director of national accounts is featured in this article included in the MGMA Buyer's Guide 2010.
MGMA Buyer's Guide