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Cost justification for materials management.

J Schlesser·D W Johnson
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Recently, a study was conducted to determine the potential cost savings resulting from the implementation of an on-line, real-time materials management system for the surgical department of a 900-bed, multi-hospital facility in Little Rock, Ark. As a result of this study, anticipated savings of more than $600,000 annually have been identified. The following text highlights cost savings and features recommendations for those healthcare organizations interested in conducting a similar review.

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J Schlesser, D W Johnson. 1988. Cost justification for materials management.. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/10285215/

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