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Boldly Take Value Analysis Beyond “All or Nothing”

Monday January 31, 2022

There will be times when a Value Analysis (VA) team and stakeholders disagree on a particular aspect of a project. It could be a product conversion, a practice change, or a complete elimination. It doesn’t necessarily mean one is right or wrong - there is just no common ground. The Association of Healthcare Value Analysis Professionals refers to the term BATNA, which stands for Best Alternative to Negotiated Agreement. Not exclusive to the VA realm, this occurs when there is an impasse and parties agree to the most favorable option acceptable to both.

How to Add Value to your Value Analysis Process

Monday January 10, 2022

Value Analysis (VA) is a process that is complex, includes many moving parts, and can be daunting even for the most seasoned VA professional. When choosing a VA software, one must research and evaluate how well the tool assists their VA process. Blue.Point supports each step of the VA process.

THINK OUTSIDE THE TRASH: AIMING FOR A ZERO WASTE SURGICAL SUITE

Tuesday November 20, 2018

As an OR nurse I had incredible opportunities to be a part of amazing modern-day medical advancements occurring in most OR suites.

Don't Sweat the Small Stuff

Monday March 13, 2017

“Don’t sweat the small stuff” or so the saying goes. Well, I’m here to tell you that sometimes you should. In these tumultuous times in healthcare, hospitals are tasked with spending less, while providing more.

Checking the Blind Spot

Wednesday November 16, 2016

My recent experience looking for a new car has me thinking about the supply chain tools we use today. I really like my SUV, but I want to see what’s out there while I can still get a good trade-in price. I have 2 requirements for my car: leather seats and Bluetooth capability – pretty basic.

Your Water Bill for November is $16k… Now What?

Thursday February 4, 2016

Last week, in Marblehead, Massachusetts, a couple received a water bill totaling $16,222. This bill was outrageously higher than their previous water bills, but they were forced to pay it, regardless, for fear their water would be shut off. The couple had plumbers come to the house to check for leaks and the town validated the accuracy of the water meter.

School Lunch Utilization - Balancing Kids, Cost & Nutrition Quality

Monday December 28, 2015

For my kids, ages 5 & 7, the most exciting thing about going off to school was riding the bus… until they discovered the school cafeteria. Being able to make their own choices and independently buy their own food was amazing to them.

The Case for Nutcrackers

Monday December 21, 2015

The holiday season has long been established as a time of celebrated excess. As I sat down to write this entry, I thought to myself, “who am I to swoop in like a Scrooge (or a Grinch or a Heat Miser) and try to convince you to scale it back this year”.

Snow

Tuesday December 15, 2015

We bought our house eight years ago this October. It was not quite a “fixer upper”, but we initially put a lot of effort into updating the inside, not even thinking about what was happening outside. It was winter, and it was snowing – a lot. Our driveway is long and more importantly steep.

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