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The "Punch" Protocol: What a Baby Macaque Can Teach Us About Healthcare Resilience

Thursday April 16, 2026

This year the internet fell in love with Punch, the resilient baby Japanese macaque. After losing his mother, Punch didn’t just survive; he thrived by clinging to a simple IKEA toy and eventually integrating into a complex social hierarchy. It’s a heartwarming story, but for those of us in healthcare supply chain management, it’s also a powerful metaphor.

Meet the Data Slayers

Wednesday March 11, 2026

Data Slayer Podcast. Through this podcast, our subject matter experts will cover in-depth conversations on healthcare data, clinical research, industry trends, real-world stories, and more.

Sturdy Memorial Leadership Drive Utilization Success in Patient Slippers

Tuesday March 3, 2026

Sturdy Memorial Hospital, a 142-bed full-service health system, is committed to balancing high-quality patient care with operational efficiency. By leveraging Blue.Point’s product utilization tool ...

No More Surprises: The Path to Improved Utilization Best Practices

Thursday February 26, 2026

In the world of Hospital Value Analysis, the word "Surprise" usually signals a challenge. To a clinician, "surprises" can mean one or two things...

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...