by Leslie Haan | Oct 21, 2025 | Blog
On Functional Equivalents, Country of Origin, and Monopolies in Healthcare You never forget the first time you stand up for something you really care about. It’s awkward, exhilarating, and scary. And it’s also how light spreads. What inspired me to speak out is a... by Leslie Haan | Jun 26, 2025 | Blog
Disruptions, recalls, rising costs, and data chaos have become constants—not exceptions. 2025 requires smarter sourcing, cleaner data, and stronger supplier accountability. Based on insights from top-performing health systems across the country, here are 7... by Leslie Haan | May 6, 2025 | Blog
In an era where healthcare organizations are pushed to do more with less, supply chain leaders are being asked to rethink how they operate — from sourcing to spend. But what if we told you that “strategic sourcing” isn’t just a cost-containment tool? It’s a... by Leslie Haan | Jan 20, 2025 | Blog
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has unveiled its final rule for the Calendar Year (CY) 2025 Outpatient Prospective Payment System (OPPS) updates. This comprehensive rule, published in the Federal Register on November 27, 2024, outlines... by Leslie Haan | Feb 28, 2024 | Blog
At Meperia, we lean on 14,000 + hospital end users to help us understand the ever-changing U.S. healthcare supply chain. These hospitals and surgery centers leverage our data and requisitioning platforms. Our primary goals have always been to repair supply chain break... by Leslie Haan | May 16, 2023 | Blog
The item master is the bedrock of a supply chain. Without maintenance, it can put patient safety and revenue at risk. When correctly maintained the item master can significantly decrease labor and supply expenses. It can also: Improve fill rates Increase...