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The "Punch" Protocol: What a Baby Macaque Can Teach Us About Healthcare Resilience

Thursday April 16, 2026

This year the internet fell in love with Punch, the resilient baby Japanese macaque. After losing his mother, Punch didn’t just survive; he thrived by clinging to a simple IKEA toy and eventually integrating into a complex social hierarchy. It’s a heartwarming story, but for those of us in healthcare supply chain management, it’s also a powerful metaphor.

Human Factors Engineering and Its Role in Value Analysis

Monday March 23, 2026

Value analysis teams are often asked to evaluate products that clinicians use every day in patient care. These decisions aim to balance clinical performance, safety, and the responsible use of healthcare resources. While clinical feedback is essential in this process, an important concept that can strengthen product evaluation is human factors engineering (HFE).

Meet the Data Slayers

Wednesday March 11, 2026

Data Slayer Podcast. Through this podcast, our subject matter experts will cover in-depth conversations on healthcare data, clinical research, industry trends, real-world stories, and more.

Sturdy Memorial Leadership Drive Utilization Success in Patient Slippers

Tuesday March 3, 2026

Sturdy Memorial Hospital, a 142-bed full-service health system, is committed to balancing high-quality patient care with operational efficiency. By leveraging Blue.Point’s product utilization tool ...

No More Surprises: The Path to Improved Utilization Best Practices

Thursday February 26, 2026

In the world of Hospital Value Analysis, the word "Surprise" usually signals a challenge. To a clinician, "surprises" can mean one or two things...

Health System Saves $340K by Addressing External Catheter Overuse

Tuesday January 13, 2026

Southcoast Health, an 815-bed health system, leverages Blue.Point’s product utilization tool, a wholly owned subsidiary of Yankee Alliance, to uncover savings opportunities, support clinical initiatives, and enhance patient care.

Are “Rainbow Blood Draws” Still Necessary?

Tuesday November 18, 2025

Collecting multiple extra blood tubes—often referred to as “rainbow draws”—has traditionally been used in emergency departments to anticipate potential add-on testing.