Automating implant orders: An industry guide for efficiency & clinical productivity

Monday, September 11th, 2023 | 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM CT

Consignment or "bill-only" implant orders can complicate procurement and invoicing processes. While standardization and automation can help drive savings and better visibility across hospital procurement and supplier fulfillment departments, many organizations continue to struggle to achieve these efficiencies.

In this live session, representatives from two key supply and provider organizations will share guidelines developed by a workgroup comprising over 40 contributors. They will highlight best practices, lessons learned and benefits of a simplified approach to consignment implant orders that uses minimal data for maximum automation.

Attendees will:

Explore the challenges and opportunities of managing consignment implants
Learn the three phases of successful implant automation
Discover actionable best practices from provider and supplier organizations

Presenters:

Don Emery

Manager, Procure to Pay, HealthTrust Purchasing Group (HCA)

Tricia Cruz

Medical Products Division W.L. Gore & Associates

Josh Skiba

Director, Product Management, GHX