Can Supply Management Technology Be the Antidote to the Healthcare Crisis?

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  • Author(s): Minahan, Tim
  • Source:
    Health Management Technology. Sep2007, Vol. 28 Issue 9, p52-55. 3p.
  • Additional Information
    • Subject Terms:
      HOSPITAL administration; MEDICAL care costs; BEST practices; MEDICAL care
    • Subject Terms:
      UNITED States
    • Abstract:
      The article discusses the use of supply management technology to resolve the healthcare crisis in the U.S. Healthcare costs are increasing due to an aging population and greater longevity. Many hospitals have realized that their greatest opportunity to drive sustained cost reductions and to improve care comes from improving purchasing and supplier management. Best practices for supply management success are cited.