COVID-19 has revealed a variety of truths when it comes to healthcare systems and value analysis processes. Unquestionably, hospitals more than ever have come to be regarded as community assets, and for some systems, the pandemic built internal trust as VA was a voice...
Traditionally physicians’ roles in the value analysis process have been fairly limited. By involving doctors in the process, a physician can speak to a product’s clinical benefits, compare products, and educate non-clinicians and hospital administrators prior to...
As COVID-19 spreads across the world, one of the most pressing concerns from the medical community is a shortage of ventilators and personal protective equipment (PPE). While both of these are vital to fighting COVID-19 and preventing deaths, there are other vital...
As the novel strain of coronavirus, COVID-19, spreads rapidly throughout the United States, it is important to test individuals who are either showing symptoms of COVID-19 or who have been directly exposed to an individual who has tested positive for COVID-19. “Rapid...
At the end of January, the Micra AV was approved for use in the United States by the FDA. This Medtronic device has significantly changed the technology behind pacemakers by adding small enhancements to the original Micra’s design. The AV’s main benefit when compared...
Standardizing supply chain systems in hospitals allows them to cut costs and improve the efficiency of processes. Health facilities across the country become larger networks through mergers and acquisitions, and that leads to a variety of logistical challenges. As...
