Contract Negotiation

Managing physician preference items (PPI) remains one of the biggest challenges in hospital supply chain. Device manufacturers—often publicly traded o...

October isn’t just the season of falling leaves and Halloween frights—it’s also a critical time for many hospitals and health systems as they close fi...

In today’s healthcare environment, smarter purchasing isn’t just a goal—it’s a necessity. As margins tighten and value-based care models evolve, provi...

Often, when supply chain leaders discuss cost savings opportunities with surgical teams, their ideas are met with a heavy dose of skepticism, resistan...

We have already made it clear: we are big supporters of the capitated construct, one fixed price for a surgical procedure where implants are used, reg...

In 2022, it is time to look ahead for many hospitals and health systems. After a challenging two years, many hospital supply chain leaders are taking ...

For many hospitals and health systems, 2021 represents a year of financial recovery where every opportunity to regain some of what was lost during tho...

Kermit recently hosted a webinar that explored how a health system’s clinical resources can be leveraged to fill critical roles in a supply chain depa...

The pandemic continues to stress already over-worked hospital supply chain resources. And yet, the contracting calendar marches on; undaunted by your ...