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The value analysis process in healthcare is a multi-disciplinary approach aimed at evaluating and implementing cost-effective solutions that maintain or enhance the quality of patient care. This session will explore the critical components of value analysis, including stakeholder involvement, decision-making frameworks, and strategies to balance physician preferences with cost-saving initiatives. Participants will gain insight into best practices for driving enterprise-wide collaboration, leveraging evidence-based tools, and establishing key performance indicators to measure success.
Panelists:
Christine Torres, VP of Supply Chain, Main Line Health
Manny Matias, Director, Supply Chain Custom Services, Vizient
Pavan Atluri, MD, Director, Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgery and Cardiac Transplantation
Sarah Fox, Solution Advisor, Lumere
Learning Objectives:
1. Understand the Value Analysis Framework – Identify the key stakeholders, decision-making processes, and best practices for selecting high-quality, cost-effective solutions in healthcare.
2. Optimize Cost Savings While Maintaining Quality – Explore strategies for balancing physician preferences with cost-effectiveness and enterprise-wide alignment to drive sustainable purchasing decisions.
3. Leverage Evidence-Based Tools for Decision-Making – Learn how healthcare organizations utilize resources like Lumiere to enhance efficiency, support clinical evaluations, and measure the impact of value analysis initiatives.