VIE Healthcare Blog
Hospital Cost Improvement Strategy
“As a general principle…about one third (of hospitals) have margins that are above zero, probably about one-third of hospitals are pretty close to zero....and about one-third are running in the red." Gary Young, Director of the Center for Health Policy and Healthcare...
What We Achieve For Clients
We’re often asked about the essence of VIE Healthcare and what we achieve for clients. That is, more specifically, what’s the focus of our business and how can we help our clients create great results? As an overview, we work with hospitals to identify and implement...
Embracing Innovation
Look at your hospital's processes and patient services and honestly ask yourself, is it time to innovate? Let’s face it, each hospital has key differences which either make them successful or make them lag behind. One of the key differentiators is innovation. That...
Remembering Hector Rodriguez
Hector Rodriguez was so much more than just a business analyst for VIE Healthcare. He was the kind of person who'd leave a positive first impression on you and had an infectious energy that everyone wanted to be around. He had a friendliness and a real genuineness to...
Working Against World-Class Supply Chain Superiority
This is the final part of a three-part series on world-class supply chain. Missed the first two? Click here for part 1, and here for part 2. There are certain things that are simply working against world-class supply chain superiority, and you need to be aware of...
More on Achieving a World-Class Supply Chain
As promised, we’re continuing our discussion on achieving a world-class supply chain. If you missed part one, click here for the first post in the series. Achieving supply chain superiority can be difficult without a better supply cost management system. If you’re...
Achieving World-Class Hospital Supply Chain Superiority
What are the key elements of achieving a world-class hospital supply chain superiority? This is important, because only a 5%-15% savings in supply costs can equal a 1%-3% improvement in a hospital's total operating margin. It goes without saying that a keen focus on...
Don’t Skim Over Purchased Services
It’s critical that hospitals take the time, make the commitment, and lean on expert resources for cost savings. You never want to simply skim over purchased services. For example, if conducting a sleep study, it’s important to map it to reimbursement. Hospitals will...
Are You Neglecting the Operating Room?
When it comes to getting a clear picture of your costs, are you neglecting the operating room? The OR accounts for up to 70% of a hospital's revenue, between 55% and 65% of its margin, and 50% of a hospital's costs. It goes without saying that it’s vital to look at...
Should You Use Outside Consultants?
Should you use outside consultants, or use your own internal team and resources for your projects? It’s a common question, and it's often a conversation point for the many different hospitals we speak with. Here are a few things you want to consider: 1. They Possess...
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