As more IDNs outsource critical functions—from clinical support to facility management and IT - the management of purchased services has grown increasingly complex. What was once a line item in a budget now demands deeper visibility, stronger governance, and greater alignment between departments. Without the right financial controls and evaluation methods, purchased services can quietly erode margins, accountability, and performance metrics.
Join industry experts as they dive into purchased services from a financial perspective - exploring strategies to gain control over spend, measure value, and ensure outsourced services align with your organization’s financial and operational goals.
Learning Objectives:
1. Analyze how outsourced purchased services can impact margin, budgeting accuracy, and long-term financial performance.
2. Detect hidden or unmanaged costs within existing purchased services agreements.
3. Formulate strategies for measuring value and performance of outsourced services beyond contract pricing.
4. Construct a financial management framework for evaluating and optimizing purchased services spend across your organization.