title: A pyramid strategy for effective materiel management.
abstract: Citing an impressive 22-24% average savings on product price without affecting quality, the user or the patient, Mr. Olsen explains the materiel management strategy in effect at Humana Inc. The author emphasizes that the pyramidal structure of the strategy facilitates a step-by-step process until the ultimate goal is reached--providing quality health care at a reasonable cost.
authors: Humana Inc.
authors: J C
authors: JC
authors: Olsen
mesh_terms: D003363:Cost Control / Q000379:methods; D003657:Decision Making; D004865:Equipment and Supplies, Hospital / Q000592:standards; D006777:Hospitals, Proprietary / Q000458:organization & administration*; D008421:Materials Management, Hospital / Q000458:organization & administration*; D009096:Multi-Institutional Systems / Q000458:organization & administration*; D009937:Organizational Objectives; D010934:Planning Techniques; D009626:Terminology as Topic; D014481:United States