Caresfield, Value Analysis Teams Better Together
Caresfield recently met in-person to become better together. Over two days in Miami we discussed how to help hospitals improve clinical outcomes and reduce costs.
Category: Supply Chain
Cheap Medical Supplies Cost More Than You Think
Cheap medical supplies can cause major issues for your health system. This article looks at how choices you make as a purchaser impact nurses.
Simplifying Accurate Comparisons for Labels, Wristbands
When it comes to comparing healthcare labels and wristbands, do you have the right information to accurately describe price? This blog post looks at units of measure and other factors to consider.
Capstone Forum 2022: Caresfield Receives Award, Customer Feedback
Capstone Forum 2022 was a great opportunity to connect with Capstone members. Held in-person for the first time since 2019, we learned backorders and allocations remain one of the biggest issues in the industry.
Three Healthcare Supply Chain Lessons Learned at Capstone Forum 2022
Capstone Forum 2022 was a great opportunity to learn healthcare supply chain lessons. As attendees gathered to share information and evaluate products, speakers taught us to evaluate ourselves and plan for the future. This post shares three lessons from the event.
Interview: Robin Lincoln, Capstone Health Alliance Chief Contracting Officer
Healthcare contracting has changed since the pandemic. We recently spoke with Robin Lincoln, Capstone Health Alliance chief contracting officer to discuss how the supplier/purchaser relationships has changed and how Capstone delivers value to members.
Caresfield Supply Chain Expert Provides Positive JIT Outlook on Power Supply
On the Power Supply podcast, Caresfield’s supply chain expert Wade Blom shares a positive outlook for just-in-time ordering.
Latex vs. Nitrile Gloves
Medical gloves are an important part of PPE. In this article we look at the difference between latex and nitrile gloves.
Stackable Urine Specimen Cups Save Space, Money
In the constant tug-of-war of balancing bulk orders and storage space, Caresfield gives you an edge with stackable urine specimen cups.
GPO Rebates, Rely on Some Help From Your Friends
Are you taking full advantage of your GPO contract? The more compliant you are, the more you can increase rebates from trusted vendors like Caresfield. In this article we look at rebates and the hidden costs of local agreements.
Three Lessons Learned at Breakthroughs 22
We learned a lot at Premier Breakthroughs 22! Among the main lessons were the need for transparent communications and a supplier’s role as a subject matter expert.
Overheard at Breakthroughs 22
Caresfield attended Breakthroughs 22 in Washington D.C. Throughout the trade show and reverse Expo we heard the need for clear communication, transparency and outstanding customer service.