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Purchasing Power For Patient Benefits

By 250 News

Wednesday, December 10, 2008 03:58 AM

Prince George, B.C.-  When it  comes to buying goods,   it is no surprise that  the  bigger the order, the  larger the savings.  Buying in bulk works that way,  and now the  Health Authorities are joining together to make it work for them.

Northern Health  has joined the other health authorities in the examination of moving to this kind of purchasing approach.  The initial  study shows  the health care budget  in the Province could see $150 million in savings  in the first 5 years.  That money  could then be used for direct patient care items for things from  extra procedures,  increased surgery time, enhanced services, or  perhaps recruitment efforts for physicians and nurses.

The non-clinical services confirmed to have savings are in the supply chain, which includes purchasing, warehousing and distribution across health authorities of supplies ranging from pacemakers to soap.


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Comment Posted by: vocer on December 10 2008 8:32 AM
Wow.... They just decided to do something like this now. Could this not have been done years ago and saved all that money?
Comment Posted by: Bridge on December 10 2008 10:22 AM
If they are interest in saving our dime why not cut some of the fat in the administration. And could they buy medical care in bulk to save even more money.

Cheers

Comment Posted by: diplomat on December 10 2008 1:40 PM
"Could this not have been done years ago and saved all that money?"

The required networking capability and computer software that will make this work may not have existed previously.

Give 'em credit for moving in the right direction.
Comment Posted by: Bridge on December 10 2008 2:51 PM
My employer started to us networking in the late 80's. If I remember correctly the health care system was not yet in the tank at that time. What the our health care system needs credit for is empire building.

Cheers
Comment Posted by: Honestjoe on December 10 2008 5:14 PM
The latest unnecessary federal election cost about 300 million dollars. As I have stated on this site in the past, how that money could have benefited so many Canadians in a positive way including health care. Do you think that the politicians care about efficiency in their circus in Ottawa? Politics is based on greed and control......period!
Comment Posted by: Harbinger on December 10 2008 11:30 PM
Maybe the Northern Health buses could be used to transport some medical stuff up to Prince George? Do they have room under them? Could save a few bucks on shipping costs.
Comment Posted by: Harbinger on December 10 2008 11:32 PM
"....or perhaps recruitment efforts for doctors to come here". That phrase speaks volumes to me.