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By  Brad Passell, VP, Strategic Accounts & Client Value I had only been at SpendMend for a couple of months when the world shut down. Like everyone in healthcare, I remember that moment. The rush. The fear. The scramble to keep operations moving with no margin for...

By Matt Parker, PharmD, MHA - VP of Trulla As Consolidated Service Centers (CSCs) have become one of the leading strategies for generating cost savings and operational efficiencies for health systems across the country, many pharmacy leaders are now in various stages...

By Jonas Langvad, VP of Product – Rebate Insight, SpendMend Every day, we’re working alongside our clients—listening, learning, and making key improvements to help them manage rebates more effectively. We know rebate programs can be complex, and missing deadlines or...

By  Jeff Streelman, VP of Information Security at SpendMend At SpendMend, we’ve always believed that protecting sensitive data is foundational—not optional. Healthcare organizations trust us to handle their most critical information across pharmacy, finance, supply...

By  David Hewitt, Regional VP of Sales Spring is the season for clearing out clutter, scrubbing away buildup, and making space for what matters—both at home and in your health system. It’s also the ideal time to clean out and optimize the overlooked areas in your...

By Michael Williams, Managing Director Purchased Services account for nearly half of a health system’s non-labor spend, making them one of the most significant cost drivers in healthcare. Yet, unlike medical supplies and pharmaceuticals—where purchasing is structured,...

By Jake Thompson, PharmD, MS, 340B ACE, Vice President-Pharmacy Services How often do you “stop to smell the roses?”  Here at Trulla, we are not very good at that. We work tirelessly every day implementing the next location for our clients or the new enhancement...

By Al Brander RN BSN BSW MBA/HCM FACHE HCAP, SVP of Clinical Services   Understanding and managing explanted medical device warranty credits is a critical yet often overlooked aspect of hospital operations. When devices like pacemakers or neurostimulators fail,...

By Denise Bisogno, Business Development Manager As hospitals and health systems grow through mergers and acquisitions, managing supply chain costs becomes increasingly complex. Larger systems face unique challenges, especially when integrating newly acquired...

By  Al Brander, SVP of Clinical Services Tracking warranty credits for explanted medical devices is a critical process for compliance with the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) requirements. This entails identifying devices removed from patients,...

By Jonas Langvad, VP of Product – Rebate Insight, SpendMend Amid shrinking margins and mounting financial pressures, hospitals and health systems are striving to uncover new strategies to improve their economic performance. The post-pandemic era has exacerbated these...

By Denise Bisogno, Business Development Manager Here’s where we ended. Healthcare Financial Management reported in an article December 3rd -  There are slight marginal gains being seen and felt in the 4th quarter. Still operating margins in individual hospitals...

By : Kylee Ayar, Marketing Manager As we gather around tables this Thanksgiving, it’s a time to reflect on the blessings in our lives and express gratitude. At SpendMend, we’re especially thankful for the healthcare heroes who work tirelessly to improve the well-being...

By Denise Bisogno, Business Development Manager While talking with a VP of Supply Chain Operations of a leading healthcare organization today, I simply asked how their 2025 cost savings strategy was going regarding their Purchased Services space. The answer caught me...

By  Hannah Geelhoed, Creative Marketing Specialist & Community Outreach at SpendMend This year, I had the incredible opportunity to work alongside our clients in a way that goes beyond our usual projects and solutions. Together with over 25 major U.S. healthcare...

By Denise Bisogno, Business Development Manager How Does Your 2025 Cost Savings Plan Set You Up for Success? As we approach 2025, the healthcare industry is abuzz with talk of new technologies, AI, and non-traditional patient care models. While these innovations offer...

By  Hannah Geelhoed, Creative Marketing Specialist October is a special month for SpendMend. For the past 8 years, our team has proudly participated in the annual Bee Brave 5K, a community-organized event that raises funds and awareness for breast cancer research...

By Kevin Tierney, Pharmacy Client Manager When I joined SpendMend as a Pharmacy Client Manager in April 2024, I knew I was stepping into a company with a strong reputation for client success and a commitment to excellence. After more than 90 days on the job, I’m...

By Denise Bisogno, Business Development Manager In recent years, the role of the Healthcare CFO has expanded significantly, taking on new responsibilities and challenges. The need to fund and leverage new technologies, such as AI and automation-driven solutions, has...

By Paul Losiewicz, Asset Recovery Manager Asset Recovery, often called unclaimed property, involves reclaiming financial assets that have gone unclaimed by individuals or organizations. These assets can range from uncashed checks to forgotten stock dividends and...

By  Al Brander, SVP of Clinical Services Last week, I had the pleasure of attending SpendMend's annual company meeting in Grand Rapids, MI. It's always a joy to catch up with colleagues, share experiences, and forge deeper connections. These meetings are an invaluable...

By  Kylee Savage, Marketing Manager As the world gathers for the Olympics, the spirit of competition, excellence, and teamwork is on full display. At SpendMend, we channel that same spirit into our work with Integrated Delivery Networks (IDNs). Just like elite...

By Denise Bisogno, Business Development Manager You’re on the healthcare hot seat: How would you answer these questions (. . . and do you like your answers?) Do you have deep visibility into your annual spend data? How successful are your current analytics solutions...

By  Al Brander, VP of Clinical Services As a former Chief Nursing Officer at Spectrum Health, I've seen firsthand how crucial it is for Integrated Delivery Networks (IDNs) to manage their finances effectively. One major issue that often gets overlooked is handling...

By  Teri Harkins, Vice President Strategic Accounts In the healthcare industry, "dark data" refers to data that becomes difficult to access or interpret, limiting insights for decision-making and strategy.  This can include data from electronic health records, vendor...

By  Jeremy Toth, CIO, SpendMend Last month, we announced that we’ve achieved HITRUST Implemented, 1-year (i1) Certification to Manage Data Protection and Mitigate Cybersecurity Threats. Certification demonstrates that several SpendMend assets are leveraging a set of...

By  David Hewitt, RVP of Sales As of seven years ago, SpendMend had 64 clients and nearly every one of them (over 90%) were doing a traditional profit recovery audit. Meaning, we were performing a review on our client’s historical AP data. Typically, we would go back...

By  Al Brander, VP of Clinical Services Hospitals and health systems face numerous financial challenges, but one often overlooked area for potential savings lies in managing explanted medical device warranty credits. SpendMend's Explanted Medical Device Warranty...

By  Tom Flynn, VP of Marketing Last week, the SpendMend Sales, Marketing, and Account Management teams traveled to Chicago for a three-day Sales Summit. It was a week filled with awards, training, team-building, and strategic planning, setting the tone for an exciting...

By  David Hewitt, Senior VP of Sales As a hospital administrator, you know firsthand the importance of managing your organization's finances effectively. One area where you can make a significant impact is in the accounts payable process, where even small errors or...

By  Jeremy Toth, CTO As a trusted partner of top healthcare systems across the US, SpendMend understands the critical importance of data security in the healthcare industry. Earlier this month, we announced that we have completed HITRUST certification, the gold...