016 Discovering DSOs with Ashley McCauley

On today’s episode of “Discovering DSOs with Ashley McCauley”, Ashley shares her thoughts regarding formularies, addressing some misconceptions about them and offering some sage advice based upon the many lessons she has learned through her experiences with them.

 

Episode Highlights:

 

• What a formulary is and why they are created
• Things to consider when establishing a formulary committee and its goals/vision
• The importance of having effective execution and communication plans

 

Quotes:

 

“You’re leveraging the offices that you have so that you can…get best pricing by using the best products that are out there.”

 

“Having those vendor partners is really important.”

 

“It creates efficiency for ordering…it helps control inventory.”

 

“Everyone has a different thought on what their formulary should look like.”

 

“What are some of the things that you want to make sure don’t happen with the creation of a formulary?”

 

“You really want to develop a really sound communication plan.”

 

“You cannot over-communicate these things.”

 

“Oftentimes, it takes a little more TLC with some clinicians that are really resistant to change, so really think about how you will manage that.”

 

Links:

 

The Dental Podcast Network Channel One homepage:

http://dentalpodcastnetworkchannelone.otcpn.libsynpro.com/

 

The Dental Podcast Network Channel Two homepage:

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-dental-podcast-networks-channel-two/id1478530429

 

The Association of Dental Support Organizations homepage:   https://www.theadso.org/