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Health System Saves $340K by Addressing External Catheter Overuse

Tuesday January 13, 2026

Southcoast Health, an 815-bed health system, leverages Blue.Point’s product utilization tool, a wholly owned subsidiary of Yankee Alliance, to uncover savings opportunities, support clinical initiatives, and enhance patient care.

Are “Rainbow Blood Draws” Still Necessary?

Tuesday November 18, 2025

Collecting multiple extra blood tubes—often referred to as “rainbow draws”—has traditionally been used in emergency departments to anticipate potential add-on testing.

From Evidence to Action – Where to Begin?

Thursday September 18, 2025

In a sea of healthcare products and processes, a structured approach to selection and implementation is necessary...

Implementing a Blue.Point Utilization Project

Tuesday August 19, 2025

Blue.Point is diving into strategies for effectively approaching any of our 91 utilization studies.

Impact Story: Disposable Patient Transfer Devices

Thursday June 26, 2025

Blue.Point Customer Impact Story: Blue.Point’s Target Savings Report highlighted a utilization opportunity for a 1400-bed health system. Usage data revealed a high number of disposable patient transfer devices compared to benchmark data...

Blue.Point's Approach to Non-Labor Expense Reduction

Wednesday April 9, 2025

In most healthcare organizations, non-labor expenses (e.g., supplies, equipment, pharmaceuticals) can account for as much as 30-40%of the total budget. Reducing waste and optimizing utilization can...

Peripheral IV Access Study Reveals a $703K Savings for a Health System

Tuesday March 18, 2025

Blue.Point Customer Impact Story: Blue.Point's Target Report identified the savings opportunity. Action Plans revealed a high usage rate of ‘closed’ IV systems and overall IV catheters when compared to the benchmark. Additionally, significant product variations were found throughout the system contributing to practice variation.

The Subtle (or not so subtle) Meaning Behind “I Can’t”

Friday February 14, 2025

I recently had a conversation with a colleague about the high cost of a certain category of medical devices purchased in their system. Like many facilities, their spend is split between two rival manufacturers. One manufacturer had market pricing, and the other manufacturer was 4 times that cost...

Addressing Sustainability in Acute Care: Transforming Clinical Practices for a Greener Future

Monday January 13, 2025

Acute care hospitals play a critical role in healthcare delivery, but their operations can leave a significant environmental footprint. From energy consumption to waste generation, the daily activities of hospitals can challenge...