Sep 1, 2025 7:45:00 AM | 3 Min Read

Beyond Automation: Why Hospitals Need a Partner, Not Just a Platform

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Kailin Miner
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Beyond Automation: Why Hospitals Need a Partner, Not Just a Platform

When it comes to Physician Preference Item (PPI) spend, many technology vendors promise automation. And while automation can reduce friction, it is not enough. Hospitals and health systems need more than a tool—they need a partner who understands the complexity of bill-only workflows, vendor relationships, clinical decision-making, and the bottom line.

At Kermit, we built our platform with that truth in mind.

Purpose-Built Bill-Only Automation

Our bill-only automation isn’t a generic workflow tool bolted onto your ERP or EMR. It’s designed from the ground up for the unique demands of implant cases. With AI-enabled OCR, real-time contract validation, and seamless integration, hospitals gain immediate relief from manual processing bottlenecks while ensuring accuracy, compliance, and speed.

But technology alone doesn’t solve the problem. That’s where our people come in.

Expert Services from a Breadth of Knowledge

Behind Kermit is a multidisciplinary team with decades of experience in nursing, supply chain, vendor negotiation, data analytics, and hospital operations. This depth of expertise means our clients don’t just get a system—they gain advisors who know what it takes to align physicians, supply chain, and finance.

Whether it’s structuring a spine RFP, tracking rebates, or navigating complex vendor pricing, our experts partner with your team to uncover savings and ensure long-term success.

Unmatched Insights and Visibility

Automation without intelligence is just speed. Kermit provides insights that reach down to the vendor, procedure, and even surgeon level. This visibility empowers hospital leaders to see trends, catch anomalies, and make real-time, data-driven decisions.

Our dashboards don’t just display data—they surface actionable opportunities for savings, compliance, and clinical alignment. The result? Supply chain leaders and physicians working from the same source of truth, with clarity that drives collaboration.

A True Partner in Transformation

Hospitals are under immense pressure to do more with less, balancing cost control with patient care. Technology vendors often stop at “check the box” automation. Kermit goes further—pairing purpose-built technology with seasoned experts who walk beside you every step of the way.

We don’t just automate bill-only workflows. We deliver visibility, expertise, and confidence so you can reinvest in what matters most: patient care.

 

Topics: PPI Spend Management, Bill-Only Process

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