Register for the 2nd Annual ASC Meeting in Atlanta; Free JHC Webinar with Premier; HCA Healthcare collaborates with Google Cloud; plus Jobs!

September 1, 2023

Hello NAW Subscribers -

I hope you like this issue of National Accounts Weekly.

Join us for the 2nd Annual Ambulatory Surgery Center Meeting on Oct. 4-5 in Atlanta and hear from ASC industry experts.

Sincerely,

John Pritchard

President of ANAE

Publisher of The Journal of Healthcare Contracting

Join The Journal of Healthcare Contracting and Repertoire Magazine for our 2nd Annual ASC Meeting in Atlanta on Oct. 4-5. Attendees will hear from ASC industry experts on the future growth of ASCs, top concerns of ASC owners, reimbursement, and the best ways for stakeholders to collaborate for success in the U.S. Healthcare Supply Chain!

View the Agenda Here

Speakers include Atlas Healthcare Partners, Powder River Surgery Center, Texas Health Resources, Sg2 and more!

Questions? Please contact Anna McCormick at amccormick@sharemovingmedia.com.

HCA Healthcare collaborates with Google Cloud to bring generative AI to hospitals

HCA Healthcare, one of the nation’s leading healthcare providers, and Google Cloud today announced a new collaboration designed to use generative AI technology to improve workflows on time-consuming tasks, such as clinical documentation, so physicians and nurses can focus more on patient care.

This expanded work with Google Cloud is part of a strategic partnership announced in 2021 that includes safeguards to protect patient privacy and the security of data. HCA Healthcare’s partnership with Google Cloud, as well as its multi-year implementation of MEDITECH Expanse which began in 2022, are key elements of HCA Healthcare’s work to advance its digital transformation.

Watch the JHC Webinar with Premier, Parkland Health, RWJBarnabas Health and UCHealth

Inflation, supply interruptions, escalating healthcare labor costs, labor scarcity and uncertain patient volumes make this the most challenging time in the U.S. healthcare supply chain.

JHC Publisher John Pritchard was joined by executives from Premier, Parkland Health, RWJBarnabas Health and UCHealth to discuss these issues.

Panelists included:

Pamela Bryant, MBA, SVP/Chief Supply Chain Officer, Parkland Health
Bob Taylor, SVP Supply Chain, RWJBarnabas Health
Richard Bagley, VP Supply Chain, UCHealth (Colorado)
Kyle MacKinnon, Senior Director, Operational Excellence, Supply Chain Services, Premier Inc.

*Thank you to our title sponsor, Premier Inc., for making this webinar possible.

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OhioHealth, Valley Health System, and UAB Medicine Ranked Among Most Empowering Brands in Healthcare

Brand perception is an important aspect of sales and marketing success in the healthcare industry. Consumers across health systems and the healthcare supply industry desire to feel good about the decisions they make and know that the brands they are buying from are trustworthy.

Humanism in healthcare entails person-centered customer service, and that each customer is treated with respect and an understanding of their specific needs. Many health systems have found marketing success by highlighting the organization’s customer-focused goals in their campaigns.

Increasing American Manufacturing in the Wake of COVID-19

In the constant search for ways to cut costs across the board, one of the biggest points of debate for IDNs and providers is the decision between domestic or international manufacturing for their supplies. The pandemic illuminated the need for increased manufacturing in the United States as the demand for PPE and other materials skyrocketed. Companies without any onshore manufacturing were much more likely to struggle with sourcing materials for their clients, but the labor and raw material costs make domestic manufacturing harder to maintain for others. Essentially, it comes down to the needs and goals of the company.

The Journal of Healthcare Contracting publisher John Pritchard recently sat down with several supply chain leaders to discuss the merits of investing in U.S.-based manufacturing for providers:

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Valify announces executive appointments

Valify, the pioneering cost-management technology platform specializing in in the classification and benchmarking of non-labor expenditures for healthcare providers, today announced the appointment of two key executives to its leadership team.

Jessica Burns assumes the role of Chief Operating Officer for Valify and Valify Solutions Group, an innovative group purchasing model tailored exclusively to hospital purchased services. Drawing upon an extensive background in business operations, strategic alignment, technology and portfolio expansion, Ms. Burns will concentrate on creating and optimizing processes for Valify as it continues to scale for growth.

Overseeing Valify’s analytics and benchmarking platform, Matthew Clark returns as Chief Technology Officer. A co-founder of Valify, Clark served as CTO and CFO from 2014 to 2019 and played a pivotal role in the inception, design and development of Valify products. He rejoins the company following tenure as CEO of OneNeighbor, a dynamic technology platform matching local service providers with the consumer marketplace. Clark earned an MBA and a BBA in Management Information Systems from Baylor University in Waco, Texas.

Natalie Ashby promoted to Southwest Utah Market President and St. George Regional Hospital President

Natalie Ashby, who currently serves as nurse administrator at Intermountain Health St. George Regional Hospital, has been selected from an outstanding pool of candidates as the new president (formerly titled administrator) of St. George Regional Hospital, and president of the Southwest Utah Market of Intermountain Desert Region. She replaces Mitch Cloward, who accepted a new position in July as president over Intermountain Desert Region, which includes southwest Utah and Nevada.

Ashby comes to this position with the highest qualifications and experience, including many vital leadership roles in neurosciences and acute care nursing. Ashby has served as the acute care nurse lead for the Desert Region, with accountability for all nursing at St. George Regional, Cedar City Hospital, and Garfield Memorial Hospital, and helped these facilities reach high metrics in safety, quality, patient experience, caregiver engagement and financial stewardship.

Henry Schein opens customer assistance hotline in response to Hurricane Idalia

Henry Schein reminds its customers in Florida and all areas in the projected path of Hurricane Idalia that the Henry Schein Customer Assistance Hotline is open for dentists and physicians who may experience operational, logistical, or financial issues as a result of damage caused by the hurricane.

The toll-free number for all Henry Schein customers is 800-999-9729. The hotline is open 24/7, with real-time assistance available from Team Schein Members from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Eastern Time.

“As Hurricane Idalia approaches the west coast of Florida, our thoughts are with the people and communities who may be impacted,” said Stanley M. Bergman, Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer of Henry Schein. “Team Schein is ready to help our customers whose practices may be damaged or otherwise affected by the storm. Health care professionals are encouraged to contact our hotline for assistance with recovery and rebuilding efforts.”