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Eliminating, consolidating forms save $750,000

    Healthcare Benchmarks
    |August 5, 1997
    PubMed
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    Establishing a baseline for forms management in a merged health system required a two-year effort. This initiative identified best practices and significant cost savings in forms procurement and automation.

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    Area of Science:

    • Healthcare Administration
    • Process Improvement
    • Supply Chain Management

    Background:

    • Mergers and acquisitions in healthcare systems often lead to complex challenges in standardizing operational elements.
    • Establishing a clear baseline for essential resources like forms is crucial for efficient system integration and cost control.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To determine an optimal number of forms for a newly merged healthcare system.
    • To identify best practices in forms standardization and procurement.
    • To quantify and reduce waste associated with forms management.

    Main Methods:

    • A two-year intensive review and analysis of existing forms across the merged BJC Health System.
    • Development and implementation of strategies for forms standardization and automation coordination.

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  • Negotiation with forms suppliers to establish a new contract.

    • Main Results:

    • Identified significant waste in current forms procurement processes.
    • Achieved approximately $750,000 in immediate cost savings.
    • Secured a new contract with a forms supplier projected to yield further savings.

    Conclusions:

    • Standardizing forms and optimizing procurement are critical for healthcare system efficiency.
    • Proactive management of forms can lead to substantial financial savings.
    • A dedicated, long-term approach is necessary for successful process improvement in large organizations.