VHA Inc. Launches Comprehensive Physician Preference Management Program

VHA Inc., a national healthcare alliance, has launched a comprehensive Physician Preference Management Program to help member hospitals manage their orthopedic, cardiovascular, and spine service lines. The program aims to reduce costs and improve care by leveraging VHA's clinical and spend data, contracting capabilities, and hospital and physician alignment techniques. Peggy Naas, an orthopedic surgeon and MBA holder, has joined VHA to direct the program and provide expertise to member hospitals.

Key Takeaways:

VHA Inc. has launched a comprehensive Physician Preference Management Program to manage orthopedic, cardiovascular, and spine service lines.
The program will help member hospitals reduce costs and improve care by leveraging VHA's clinical and spend data, contracting capabilities, and hospital and physician alignment techniques.
Peggy Naas, an orthopedic surgeon and MBA holder, has joined VHA to direct the program and provide expertise to member hospitals.
Naas previously practiced at Allina Hospitals and Clinics in Minneapolis and helped the hospital significantly reduce supply costs for physician preference items.
VHA serves more than 2,400 health care organizations in 47 states, including some of the biggest and best-known not-for-profit health care systems.
The company will make additional announcements over the next 90 days regarding further developments with its physician preference management strategy.
VHA uniquely combines its national size and presence with its 18 regional offices to drive significant value for members.

Statistics:

VHA serves more than 2,400 health care organizations in 47 states.
The company operates 18 regional offices across the U.S.
VHA has a track record of proven results in serving health care organizations nationwide.
The Physician Preference Management Program aims to reduce costs and improve care for member hospitals.

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SOURCE: VHA Inc.
VHA Inc. is a based in Irving, Texas.