With the cost of blood and blood products more than double what they were just a few years ago (more than $200 for a unit of red blood cells), effective blood management programs are more important than ever. Both blood collection centers and hospitals must find ways to cut costs while at the same time adding value. But where do the best opportunities lie?

Join us during this 90-minute national audio conference to find out how your organization can save tons of money through better blood management programs. Our experts will discuss the value chain for blood management from the perspective of a collection center, a hospital, and a consultant.

During the program, you’ll:

Get insight into why the cost of blood and blood products continues to rise

Discover the benefits of better blood management from several different perspectives

Learn how third-party consultants can help identify issues and opportunities within the value chain and serve as catalysts for process improvement

Find out how your organization can save thousands – even millions – of dollars through better blood management programs

You’ll also have the opportunity to ask questions in our interactive Q&A portion of the program. Take this hassle-free approach to learning ways to control the cost of blood and blood products and find out where the best opportunities are for savings. And you can invite your entire staff – for one low fee.

For more information, please call 800-401-5937, ext. 2. Continuing education credit is available

FEATURED SPEAKERS:

Jim MacPherson, CEO
America’s Blood Centers

Marilyn Kole, M.D.,
System ICU Medical Director, Lee Memorial Health System

Timothy Hannon, M.D., MBA
Medical Director, Blood Management Program, St. Vincent Hospital, and CEO, Strategic Healthcare Group LLC

HOST & MODERATOR:

Kimberly Scott,
Senior Editor, Washington G2 Reports