VALUE ANALYSIS
Program Overview
Welcome to the UToledo Value Analysis Request Portal. The Value Analysis program at The University of Toledo provides a standardized, evidence-based approach to evaluating products, equipment, implants, and medical devices requested by faculty, staff, and students. The purpose of this process is to support clinically appropriate, financially responsible, and operationally sustainable decisions that align with UToledo policies, regulatory requirements, and patient care standards. This multidisciplinary review framework ensures that all requests are evaluated consistently and transparently in support of the institution’s academic, clinical, and financial missions.
Value Analysis Request Portal
A trial request, is a request to borrow equipment/product for a period of time to assess its suitability for a specific need. Trials are never used as a permanent purchase method and are only temporary in nature. Upon expiration of the trial period vendor is required to remove equipment from the facility, unless otherwise agreed upon.
Executive Sponsor: Dan Barbee
Chair(s): Dr. Hanna, Dr. Moukarbel
Facilitator: Jen Pastorek
Members: Tim Etue; Troy Holmes, Michael Craig, Tracy Pakulski
Subject matter experts: Jeff Boyd, Linsi Willis, Jill Facer, Tammy Helle, Bob Hansen, Mike Kern
Purpose
- Develop strategies to achieve goals that improve product utilization, safety and reduce cost.
- Ensure that cost-saving initiatives and process improvement are implemented across all departments efficiently and successfully
- Support the value analysis program’s objectives and activities
Objectives
- Reduce costs and improve performance through the cost-effective utilization and standardization of products, services, and processes, while maintaining or improving the quality of patient care
Deliverables and Outcomes
- More efficient utilization of products and resources
- Standardization of use and practice
- A value analysis decision grid for physician and non-physician preference items
Key Measures of Success
- Improved patient and staff safety by reducing product variation in practice and utilization
- Improved patient outcomes
- Identified and implemented savings