Is Clinical Benchmarking affiliated with any GPO or suppliers?
How much does it cost?
How long does the process take?
Can we contract on our own or do we have to join a purchase group?
What kind of savings have been achieved?
We tried something like this before.  What makes CB different/better?
Will Clinical Benchmarking stick around for the heavy lifting of implementation?
Construct pricing works with total joints and CRM, but does it also work with spine implants?  


Is Clinical Benchmarking affiliated with any GPO or suppliers?
No.  Clinical Benchmarking, LLC, is independent of all GPOs and suppliers.   Top

How much do Clinical Benchmarking's services cost?
Each project is different and is budgeted accordingly.  After a brief discussion, Clinical Benchmarking, LLC, can provide an estimate of costs and a guarantee in writing.    Top

How long does the process take?
The timeframe for the consulting process -- gathering and understanding actual costs, working with physicians on their issues, and developing contracts with vendors that achieve substantial cost reductions -- varies, depending on the size and complexity of the situation.  A multihopital system is likely to take more time than a single hospital.  A typical consulting engagement may involve three to six months' time to conclude.       Top

Can we contract on our own or do we have to join a purchase group?
The goal of the process is to make the organization able to choose its own course, and to achieve the greatest possible savings while satisfying the needs of its physicians.  Usually, once most organizations have identified key vendors and understood actual costs, they will prefer to conduct contract negotiations themselves, maintaining control of costs and specifications.      Top

What kind of savings have been achieved?
Clinical Benchmarking has assisted clients in achieving multiyear savings of up to $24 million, with physician satisfaction as a priceless intangible.  In some cases, organizations opt to save less on their implant purchase contracts by maintaining options for physician preference instead of a single vendor.  At whatever level is consistent with the organization's own goals, Clinical Benchmarking guarantees savings on implant expense for orthopedics, spine, and cardiology.   We tried something like this before.     Top

What makes CB different/better?
Our consultants are experienced healthcare professionals who are able to focus on the specifics of each individual assignment.  We don't believe one size fits all, so CB does not roll out a formula or restrict an organization by expecting it to fit into some "standard" scenario.  Circumstances dictate how the work proceeds; organizations maintain their own integrity while adopting new methodologies.       Top

Will Clinical Benchmarking stick around for the heavy lifting of implementation?
While some organizations want to "go it alone," many clients engage the CB consultants who develop their purchase strategy and physician buy-in to assist with the contract negotiations and implementation. Once the new contracts are in place and seen to be running smoothly, some organizations will retain CB to provide periodic progress reviews to keep them on course.      Top

Construct pricing works with total joints and CRM, but does it also work with spine implants?
Yes.  Spine construct pricing works very well if it has been developed with input by the surgeons, and is designed to anticipate the release of new technology.  CB's staff constantly monitors FDA submissions looking for new devices and reflects this knowledge in the construct development to avoid surprises for the hospital down the road.      Top