After this session you’ll be able to:

1. Develop a Value Analysis Committee structure to increase physician participation in developing savings opportunities for the OR.
2. Implement use of “surgeon-friendly” reports to facilitate surgeon participation.
3. Discuss with surgeons the “why” of value analysis and how they can be a part of the process.

Why this is important:

Surgeons and hospital administration often have conflicting priorities about costs. Surgeons want the latest technology while hospital administration wants to avoid the financial impact of high-cost purchases. Putting surgeons and hospital administrators on the same side of the table as part of a Value Analysis Committee allowed leaders at University Medical Center to obtain physician buy-in.

Learn how this committee has evolved over the years and how their lessons learned can help you tailor a similar practice at your facility to increase cost savings and improve your product evaluation process.