by Leslie Haan | May 6, 2025 | Blog
In an era where healthcare organizations are pushed to do more with less, supply chain leaders are being asked to rethink how they operate — from sourcing to spend. But what if we told you that “strategic sourcing” isn’t just a cost-containment tool? It’s a... by Leslie Haan | Jan 20, 2025 | Blog
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has unveiled its final rule for the Calendar Year (CY) 2025 Outpatient Prospective Payment System (OPPS) updates. This comprehensive rule, published in the Federal Register on November 27, 2024, outlines... by Leslie Haan | Feb 28, 2024 | Blog
At Meperia, we lean on 14,000 + hospital end users to help us understand the ever-changing U.S. healthcare supply chain. These hospitals and surgery centers leverage our data and requisitioning platforms. Our primary goals have always been to repair supply chain break... by Leslie Haan | May 16, 2023 | Blog
The item master is the bedrock of a supply chain. Without maintenance, it can put patient safety and revenue at risk. When correctly maintained the item master can significantly decrease labor and supply expenses. It can also: Improve fill rates Increase... by Leslie Haan | Jan 12, 2023 | Blog
A few years ago, my mum, June, needed surgery for an abdominal hernia. She was born in Glasgow, Scotland, and at 81 years old she wears a shirt that says, “thinking I’m an old lady is your first mistake. “ I know she can handle herself, but I felt the need to... by Leslie Haan | Aug 25, 2022 | Blog
AHRMM 2022 was a true knowledge exchange. I’m forever grateful to the people that support healthcare organizations. If you’re still standing after the last two years, you won. You made it to the final level of Jumanji! AHRMM brought it all together for me as I...