Monthly Archives: August 2013
A Means to End the App Confusion
“Endeavor to One” is a phrase I coined back in 1996, when I was serving as director of materials at Mercy Health Services North in Cadillac, Mich. I used the concept to frame the opportunity and challenge our decision-making as … Continue reading
The Blind Spot
Hospitals around the world experience similar and costly challenges when it comes to managing clinical supplies. Most hospitals only track “perpetual” commodity supplies or document select implants, and a huge portion of products are never tracked or accounted for whatsoever. … Continue reading
Farewell to an Ace in the Hole
This month, we at Optimé lost a beloved colleague and friend, Paul Dunn, who was taken from us quite unexpectedly at the all-too-young age of 51. We will go on because that’s the way things work, but we will not … Continue reading
Optimé at IDN Summit, AHVAP
The Affordable Care Act has brought major change to the healthcare delivery system in the United States. A key to driving success is developing positive and impactful leadership. The 2013 Fall IDN Summit (September 24 – 26, 2013, Arizona Biltmore, … Continue reading
A Means to End the App Confusion
“Endeavor to One” is a phrase I coined back in 1996, when I was serving as director of materials at Mercy Health Services North in Cadillac, Mich. I used the concept to frame the opportunity and challenge our decision-making as … Continue reading
The Blind Spot
Hospitals around the world experience similar and costly challenges when it comes to managing clinical supplies. Most hospitals only track “perpetual” commodity supplies or document select implants, and a huge portion of products are never tracked or accounted for whatsoever. … Continue reading
Optimé at IDN Summit, AHVAP
The Affordable Care Act has brought major change to the healthcare delivery system in the United States. A key to driving success is developing positive and impactful leadership. The 2013 Fall IDN Summit (September 24 – 26, 2013, Arizona Biltmore, … Continue reading
