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## About Z5

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## [The Surprisingly Low Cost of Sustainability: Improving Outcomes By Operating As Normal](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/the-surprisingly-low-cost-of-sustainability-improving-outcomes-by-operating-as-normal)

 7/27/2021

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Let's face it: healthcare creates a lot of waste. Hospitals throw a lot away. And we're not just talking about the excess medical supplies that are thrown away before they're even used (even though that's a huge problem).

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## [Marking To Market: The PPE Struggle No One Is Talking About](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/marking-to-market-the-ppe-struggle-no-one-is-talking-about)

 7/13/2021

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Hospitals' records of their PPE supplies are only accurate if their pricing is updated. 

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## [Opinion Poll Reveals Public Sentiment on Coronavirus, Normalcy | Five To Save](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/opinion-poll-reveals-public-sentiment-on-coronavirus-normalcy-five-to-save)

 7/6/2021

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America! Has opinions! How will changing opinions about the state of public health affect the people who provide that health? 

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## [How Government Investment Is Supporting Healthcare Industry Recovery | Five To Save](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/how-government-investment-is-supporting-healthcare-industry-recovery-five-to-save)

 6/22/2021

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As the pandemic drags on, part of what's helping turn the corner for communities and the healthcare providers who serve them is the additional resources - often including cash - provided by their governments. 

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## [How To Make A Healthcare Initiative Successful (Spoiler: It's Collaboration) | Five To Save](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/how-to-make-a-healthcare-initiative-successful-spoiler-its-collaboration-five-to-save)

 6/8/2021

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Say you want to train everyone at a hospital on a best practice or keep them informed on what you're doing so that they can help. You probably won't succeed if you keep your ideas to yourself. 

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## [Reaching A Vaccination And Supply Turning Point | Five To Save](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/reaching-a-vaccination-and-supply-turning-point-five-to-save)

 5/11/2021

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We could see a massive drop-off in COVID-19 cases by July as long as there isn't a massive drop-off in the pace of vaccinations. 

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## ['No More Business As Usual' - Z5 in Becker's Hospital Review](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/no-more-business-as-usual-z5-in-beckers-hospital-review)

 1/26/2021

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"For a long time in supply chain and in healthcare, there's been a 'business as usual' mentality." 

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## [No Need For Cyber Monday Savings When You Save All Year](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/no-need-for-cyber-monday-savings-when-you-save-all-year)

 12/1/2020

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We didn't have any Black Friday or Cyber Monday salestravaganzas for you. Because we bring you savings all year 'round. 

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## [How Will A New Administration Change How You Administer Healthcare? | Five To Save](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/how-will-a-new-administration-change-how-you-administer-healthcare-five-to-save)

 11/10/2020

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The United States is probably about to get a new President. That will probably impact your day-to-day very little. 

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## [Are You The Whistleblower Your Organization Needs?](https://www.z5inventory.com/blog/are-you-the-whistleblower-your-organization-needs)

 10/6/2020

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Hospitals should be sharing more information than ever right now. Should they also be sharing more information than they are? 

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