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Materiel executives and the managed cost continuum in a capitated environment
1Winthrop-University Hospital, Mineola, Long Island, NY, USA.
Hospital Materiel Management Quarterly
|July 7, 1995
Summary
High-risk supplier partnerships are rising in healthcare. Proactive materiel management professionals who assess risks in managed care contracts will lead as this function shifts to a network level.
Area of Science:
- Healthcare Administration
- Supply Chain Management
- Risk Management
Background:
- Increasing trend of high-risk supplier partnerships in healthcare settings.
- Shift in materiel management from individual hospital focus to a broader network function.
Purpose of the Study:
- To highlight the growing importance of strategic supplier partnerships in healthcare.
- To emphasize the critical role of risk assessment in managed care contracts for materiel management professionals.
Main Methods:
- Analysis of current trends in hospital-supplier relationships.
- Evaluation of the impact of managed care on materiel management strategies.
Main Results:
- Supplier partnerships involving high risk are becoming more prevalent.
- Proactive risk assessment is crucial for success in the evolving materiel management landscape.
Conclusions:
- Materiel management is transitioning into a network-level function.
- Professionals adept at risk assessment within managed care environments are essential for future success.