Press Release: Rehab Hospital Saves $110,000+ Using Alliance Cost Containment by Max Friar, Business Devlopment Manager, Alliance Cost Containment The cost-saving techniques of Alliance Cost Containment apply across virtually all business types, including health care providers. ACC affiliates recently completed an engagement with a $21 million rehabilitation hospital that has been under pressure to reduce costs as medical insurance reimbursements continue to decline. This not-for-profit healthcare facility, with one main campus and two satellite campuses, engaged ACC to examine ten expense areas: computer equipment, food services, janitorial, maintenance, medical supplies, office supplies, payroll services, printing, temporary staff, and waste removal. Across all facilities, the annual spend in these areas was approximately $2.1 million, and crossed 130 suppliers. The Operations Manager, as well as the Chief Financial Officer, both noted that they had concerns about the medical supply expenses and office supply expenses increasing significantly over the past year. As new programs are being added, these areas continue to consume larger portions of the overall budget. The Operations Manager noted that. "We can definitely use some help in these areas so we can focus on other priorities such as insurance reimbursement." The ACC process revealed that the dedicated focus and the concentration on details was a luxury they could not afford internally. ACC worked with their incumbent suppliers as well as alternate suppliers to deliver meaningful savings in the targeted areas. Additionally, the client received the piece-of-mind knowing that they are getting the best pricing available, which has helped the staff to work on the major initiatives relating to their core functions. About Alliance Cost Containment: Alliance Cost Containment is a national expense-reduction advisory firm. With over 40 offices spanning North America, ACC's purchasing aggregation and vendor-management processes provide small and mid-sized business access to the kind of large corporate purchasing power they are often unable to capture on their own. ACC also facilitates detailed vendor management and reporting processes to make sure our clients capture the savings that we help generate. Established in 1992, ACC has served over 700 clients nationwide. To the top | Back to the previous page | Contact us