TractManager Expert:
Maggie Araiza
Maggie Araiza joined MD Buyline in 2014 as a consumables analyst. She then transferred to the role of Training Implementation Specialist, where she educated members on available tools and resources before once again joining the analyst team. She currently specializes in laboratory and pharmacy related capital equipment.
Maggie Araiza received a bachelor of science degree in business administration with a concentration in health care management from The University of Texas at Dallas.
Maggie Araiza
Advisor
Simplify the New Product Decision-Making Process for New Products
“We need masks now!” The new healthcare environment surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic has forced healthcare organizations to simplify and speed up the decision-making and purchasing processes for...
Finding the Needles in the Haystack
Finding new strategies to reduce costs has never been more important. Healthcare contracts hold a wealth of opportunities to control costs—by securing the right pricing and contract terms and...
Unbiased Benchmarking, Skilled Negotiation Outperform GPO Discounts
Group Purchasing Organizations (GPOs) provide an important service for hospitals and health systems. History tells us the volume-based purchasing that GPOs offer does indeed garner discounted...
Top 10 Negotiating Strategies
Skilled negotiators are like musical virtuosos. They have an extensive repertoire of tactics from which to draw, and they know when and how to make them a part of their performance. But negotiating healthcare contracts for capital, purchased services, and IT services can test the artistry of even the most masterful negotiator.