There are steps which facilities large and
small can take to manage their instrument spending more effectively.
1) Streamline Instrument sets as much and as
often as possible. Identifying each instrument and having an instrument lists
including part numbers will help as replacements or additional sets are needed.
2) Clearly identity which instruments do not
impact surgeon satisfaction. Buy these from the low cost vendor as long as the
quality provides an instrument which will hold up well. Being forced to replace
instruments often will counter any benefit of reduced cost.
3) Focus your cost comparison and evaluation
on the higher cost items. These items will have the most effect on your surgeon
satisfaction and your budget. Use a vendor who has qualified product
consultants and the resources to help you do this quickly, effectively and in
an organized manner.
4) Continue to compare cost. The higher cost
specialty instruments is where the greatest challenge is but also will have the
most impact on your bottom line.
a. If a certain Eye
Instruments or instrument vendor is preferred by a surgeon, it does not
mean a lower cost alternative which will satisfy the surgeon, cannot not be
located. Also consider that often an instrument is requested from a certain
vendor out of habit, not always preference.
b. GPO's do a good job in lower cost of basic
or general Eye Surgical
Instruments, and does not do a good job with specialty
instruments. For example, if your surgeon requires ophthalmic surgical
instruments good practice is to focus on the instruments which cost more than $
100.00 and find a resource how can help you compare these items quickly and
effectively.
5) Having an understanding of the Orthopedic
Surgical Instrument industry helps.
Most of the surgical instrument suppliers in
the United States do not manufacture the instruments they sell, outsourcing to
a number of companies. This results in an identical instrument being
multi-branded, and thus sold at varying costs, creating an opportunity to save
on purchases if you compare costs between different companies. Find an
instrument source who can assure surgeon satisfaction and instrument
performance allowing you to compare cost even when a surgeon demands a certain
brand.
6) When using your GPO verify your contracts
must are current and in effect, with proper discount grading levels, before
proceeding with surgical instrument purchases. All paper work must be completed
by you and filed by your vendor before purchasing. Even once paperwork has been
filed; pricing must still be loaded against your account. All of the above must
occur to ensure savings, or you may be paying too much for your instruments.
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