VUEMED

06/13/2024

Through at the Connect conference in Orlando last week, our COO Lana Makhanik discussed how VUEMED provides inventory management solutions for healthcare providers through advanced barcode, RAIN RFID, and Electronic Shelf Labeling (ESL) technology.

06/01/2024

The capture of accurate UDI data is essential because it ensures the consistent identification and tracking of all devices and supplies throughout their life cycle, from point of manufacturing all the way to the point of care in a patient procedure. U
nfortunately, there are serious UDI compliance problems due to the mishandling of UDI, and these dramatically affect the integrity of the data. Read here to understand the main pitfalls and their consequences in the current implementation and use of UDI.
https://vuemed.com/two-main-udi-compliance-problems-and-why-they-matter/

05/23/2024

We're looking forward to the upcoming GS1 Connect conference from June 4-6, 2024 in Orlando!

Lana Makhanik, VUEMED’s COO, will be co-presenting at GS1 Connect with Christina Crowe, VP of Supply Chain at Westchester Medical Center (WMC).

Their topic is “The Untapped Value of Accurate Item Master Data in Hospitals”; they'll explain how WMC ensured revenue integrity and supply chain efficiency using comprehensive and accurate item master data.

https://www.gs1us.org/education-and-events/events/gs1-connect
June 5, 2024 @ 12:15 pm
Hope to see you there!

Join us for the all-inclusive Supply Chain conference of the year- GS1 Connect 2024 in Orlando, FL to connect & learn from innovative industry leaders.

04/15/2024

We're thrilled to announce that the VUEMED-LLUH (Loma Linda University Health) partnership has just been named Runner-Up for RFID Journal’s "Best Logistics/Supply Chain RFID Implementation," beating out over 30 nominees from around the globe in numerous industries.

We were recognized for using RAIN RFID technology to achieve full visibility and tracking of all medical products and devices at LLUH's International Heart Institute, which has resulted in improved patient safety and cost savings.

Recalled products are now traced to patients in seconds, expired devices are never placed in patients, required products for procedures are guaranteed to be available, and electronic medical records are always accurate and complete.

At the same time, LLUH gained full control over the spending and utilization of supplies, which has reduced unnecessary purchases and waste levels, optimized inventory size and composition, and ensured full charge capture. LLUH is now also able to support a significant increase in complexity and volume of cases without any significant increases in on-hand inventory.

Check out RFID Journal's article about this partnership:

Loma Linda University Health’s International Heart Institute officials call the UHF RFID solution from VueMed “a game changer.”

04/06/2024

RFID Journal has published an article about VUEMED's RAIN RFID-powered inventory management solution at the International Heart Institute of Loma Linda University Health (LLUH).

This article sets the scene for the upcoming RFID Journal Live! awards ceremony on April 11th at 1:00 PM at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas. The VUEMED/LLUH partnership is a finalist for the award for “Best Supply Chain/Logistics Implementation,” beating out over 30 other applicants worldwide.

Loma Linda University Health’s International Heart Institute officials call the UHF RFID solution from VueMed “a game changer.”

03/26/2024

Alex Barinaga, VUEMED’s Director of Implementation, will present our work at Loma Linda University Health at the upcoming RFID Journal Live! Summit in Las Vegas. He will discuss “How to use RAIN RFID technology to achieve data-driven supply management optimization and cost savings at Loma Linda University Health.” Hope to see you there!

April 10th at 8:45 AM

CONFERENCE TRACKS UNVEILING THE FUTURE: RFID JOURNAL LIVE! 2024 CONFERENCE TRACKS Get ready to explore a kaleidoscope of cutting-edge topics at RFID Journal Live! 2024, where innovation knows no bounds! Here’s a glimpse of the transformative tracks that will shape the discourse: CONFERENCE TRACK A...

03/26/2024

We are proud to announce that VUEMED’s RAIN RFID implementation at Loma Linda University Health has been selected as FINALIST for the RFID Journal Live! award for “Best Supply Chain/Logistics Implementation,” beating out over 30 other applicants across the globe.

The awards ceremony – where the winner and runner-up will be announced – will be held at the RFID Journal Live! Summit in Las Vegas: April 11th at 1:00 PM on the Immersive Stage in the Expo Hall at the MGM Grand.

With a focus on disruptive technologies, innovative keynote speakers, and expert moderators, this year's conference promises to be a milestone in the evolution of RFID, IoT, and AI.

03/22/2024

We hope to see you at the virtual event:
AHRMM Spring Summit: Transformational Excellence

Lana Makhanik, VUEMED’s COO, will moderate the session, “Beyond Costs: Improving the Financial Performance of your Health Care Organization.” This will be a dynamic and in-depth exploration of approaches to enhance the revenue cycle in health care, focusing on boosting financial performance without compromising operational efficiency. They will introduce proven methods for optimizing revenue while ensuring sustainable profitability.

https://www.ahrmm.org/spring-summit

Lana's session: April 10, 2024 @ 2:00 pm

Join us from April 9 - 11 as we focus on the changing world of health care supply chain in AHRMM’s Spring Summit – Transformational Excellence.

02/26/2024

Check out our newest blog about the importance of effective recall management of medical devices and supplies. Hospitals must have the capability to quickly flag recalled products, remove them from the shelves, and then track them to individual patients. Tracking recalls to patients is a particularly cumbersome and time-consuming process, and often not done comprehensively, but VUEMED's solutions ensure that hospitals have the means to act efficiently and swiftly.

In response to a formal request on December 13, 2023 from Sens. Dick Durbin, D-Ill., and Richard Blumenthal, D.-Conn, the Government Accountability Office (GAO) is launching a probe into the…

02/05/2024

Alex Barinaga, our Director of Implementation Services, is gearing up to present at the Healthcare Systems Process Improvement (HSPI) conference in Atlanta next week! He will be talking about how to build competencies around clinical inventory management through KPI-driven data analytics. Hope to see you there!

01/19/2024

Our CEO, Arnold Chazal, along with other industry leaders, shares his thoughts about how AI has the potential to create more accurate predictive models for supply re-ordering, as well as replenishment and balance for effective inventory management, among other benefits for the healthcare supply chain.

Does haste, hype and demand signal actual or superficial benefits?

01/04/2024

AI has already shown value in clinical areas, such as helping to diagnose diseases from imaging and predict patient outcomes. But AI also has the potential to help us optimize and streamline the healthcare supply chain, thereby saving hospitals money and improving patient care.

There are legitimate concerns about the future of AI in our lives, and the debate rages on about how scared or excited we should be. But regardless of how we…

11/14/2023

Hospitals have been quite good at adopting technologies that help them provide better patient care, such as telehealth systems, but when it comes to investing in technologies that support their supply chain operations, adoption has been significantly slower.

Check out our blog about common barriers to the implementation of supply chain-related technologies and the numerous reasons why it's absolutely essential in hospitals -- for their bottom line, for preventing provider burnout, and for protecting patients.

Typically, hospitals have been quite good at adopting technologies that help them provide better patient care, such as cutting-edge surgical equipment and patient check-in, appointment scheduling, and telehealth systems, to…

10/17/2023

We're excited to be a part of the upcoming Council of Supply Chain Executives from November 9-10 in Nashville! Hope to see folks there.

The 19th Annual Council of Supply Chain Executives meeting will take place on November 9-10, 2023, in Nashville, TN. If your company would like to participate, please contact us now. […]

10/09/2023

Check out our newest blog to learn how automated inventory management and supply chain technologies save money, protect patients, and prevent provider burnout.

A recent article in Becker’s Hospital Review offers opinions from 51 hospital execs around the country about how technology and automation can solve some of their most pressing issues. The…

09/05/2023

Check out our Fall Newsletter with insightful tidbits about improving hospital supply chain functions and info about our newest technology VueStat!
https://conta.cc/44xyEW7

09/05/2023

Don't miss this insightful talk by Lana Makhanik, COO of VUEMED, and Christina Crowe, AVP of Network Supply Chain Operations at Westchester Medical Center: “How to Increase Revenue Through Effective Item Data Management” at AHRMM’s virtual conference at 4:30-5:30 pm EST on September 14, 2023.

    AHRMM23 In-Person Attendees Recieve Full Virtual Access! AHRMM23 Virtual Conference Begins September 14th, 2023! Get critical updates and solutions to supply chain issues and best practices from the top influencers and innovators in the supply chain field! AHRMM 2023 Virtual Conference deliver...

08/19/2023

We're pleased to announce an interview with our CEO Arnold Chazal about our exciting new electronic shelf label solution for managing medical products and devices in hospitals: VueStat

VUEMED is thrilled to announce the release of our newest automated inventory management product, VueStat™, an electronic shelf label...

08/04/2023

Our COO, Lana Makhanik, will be attending the AHRMM conference from August 6-9 in Orlando. She hopes to see you there!

Come to AHRMM's Annual Conference & Exhibition to explore the latest health care supply chain trends, tools and resources.

07/18/2023

Interoperability – the ability of hospital systems to share information and work together – may sound simple, but the actual successful ex*****on of it is far from it. However, we all know that it’s absolutely essential for the smooth and efficient running of these complex organizations that patients rely on to provide quality care. Here are our insights into how to successfully overcome the challenges of interoperability.

According to HIMSS, interoperability “is the ability of different information systems, devices and applications (systems) to access, exchange, integrate and cooperatively use data in a coordinated manner, within and across…

06/03/2023

There will be an AHRMM webinar on June 7th where Lana
Makhanik will be presenting with Barbara Strain and Dr. Randy Bradley: “Harmonizing Data to Achieve Excellence in Healthcare:
Supply Chain Data is Key.” We hope to see you there!

You can register here (free for AHRMM members):

Breadcrumb Home Event Harmonizing Data to Achieve Excellence in Health Care: Supply Chain Data is Key! Event Format Webinar Date Wed, Jun 07, 2023, 12:00 PM – Wed, Jun 07, 2023, 01:00 PM Cost Members (Free) and Non-Members $99 Type AHRMM What's New Event Host Open To Members and Non-members Descri...

06/03/2023

Check out this insightful AIM Global webinar, "Unveiling the Power of UDI: Enhancing Hospital Operations, Patient Safety, and Financial Performance" with Lana Makhanik of VUEMED and Christina Crowe of Westchester Medical Center.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X5XAVnnsJU4&ab_channel=AIM%2CINC.

05/15/2023

Check out key insights by Arnold Chazal and Lana Makhanik on the importance of an accurate item master for the financial and operational health of hospitals, including the prevention of staff frustration and burnout (pp. 24-28).

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05/05/2023

Please join us for our AIM Global webinar on May 24 @ 12 noon ET with Lana Makhanik, COO of VUEMED, and Christina Crowe, AVP of Network Supply Chain Operations at Westchester Medical Center. The title of the presentation is "Unveiling the Power of UDI: Enhancing Hospital Operations, Patient Safety, and Financial Performance."

You can register at this link:
https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/8816819978688/WN_9OOXxT16SciZguyQPdK4Xg

See you there!

03/13/2023

VUEMED's COO, Lana Makhanik, is interviewed by AIM Global about automated data capture technologies, like RFID and barcode scanning, and how they can prevent clinical and supply chain staff frustration and burnout.

AIM Podcast Series

03/13/2023

Our CEO, Arnold Chazal, is interviewed in this Healthcare Purchasing News article and reflects on RTLS (real-time locating systems) and supply chain automation from the standpoint of matching the optimal technology to an organization’s operations.

Not every healthcare organization’s consolidated service center, warehouse or storeroom can be rigged to function as a teched-out assembly line, anchored with automated guided vehicles, conveyor belts, interoperative software, mobile robots and robotic arms moving stuff around as supply chain staf...

02/24/2023

Our newest blog talks about how to ease the burden and stress placed on hospital clinical and supply chain staff due to supplies-related problems.

Clinical and supply chain staff suffer from time drain and stress due to supplies problems. Here's how to ease the burden on hospital staff.

01/11/2023

Check out our newsletter about: VUEMED's newest technology for improving clinical inventory management; our insights about how to ensure revenue integrity; and the top 5 supplies-related challenges for hospitals.

  Happy New Year from the VUEMED Team!  Check out VueStat™ - an exciting new electronic label management solution Did you know that hospital staff has to run around updating tens of thousands of prod

12/26/2022

We hope you enjoy our newest blog about the massive item label crisis in hospitals that is draining supply chain resources, and our cutting-edge approach for solving it.

https://vuemed.com/vuestat-a-transformative-new-esl-technology-for-the-new-year/

The Label Crisis in Hospitals “We are managing 50,000 unique items across 29,000 par locations that may need updates at any given moment in our hospital. This means thousands of…

12/20/2022