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Surgery

INDUSTRIES · FLAGSHIP SECTOR

HEALTHCARE

We partner with hospitals, health networks and providers to invest wisely in procurement and supply chains - driving efficiencies, lowering cost per patient day and building AS4187-compliant clinical supply, without ever compromising patient care.

HOW WE CAN HELP HEALTHCARE ORGANISATIONS

Healthcare organisations are under pressure to deliver better outcomes with fewer resources. We help you reframe procurement as a strategic lever - grounded in commercial rigour, clinical alignment and a deep understanding of operational reality.

$300k

Working capital freed at one warehouse

AS4187

Compliant clinical supply delivered

2

Metro hospitals consolidated

>$12m

Benefits delivered in year one

THE PRESSURES YOU'RE FACING

​A sector under sustained
pressure

A monumental shift is required to survive and thrive. We help you respond to the challenges reshaping healthcare procurement today.

Rising cost pressure

Escalating labour, capital and medical consumables costs strain already tight budgets.

Regulatory & compliance

Accreditation standards, quality frameworks such as AS4187 and evolving regulation add overhead.

Workforce shortages

Shortages of healthcare professionals combined with intense competition across public and private hospitals.

Supply disruption

Ongoing disruption, price volatility and supplier risk keep continuity of supply front of mind.

Digital & cybersecurity

Significant investment is required in digital health solutions and cybersecurity safeguards.

Sustainability demands

Balancing environmental goals with financial realities across every category of spend.

OUR HEALTHCARE SERVICE OFFERINGS

Scalable solutions, tailored to your context

From opportunity diagnosis to execution - a range of offerings that flex to a regional aged care provider or a multi-site health network alike.

Procurement as a Service

Best-in-class healthcare procurement expertise, on demand - with end-to-end support from opportunity diagnosis to execution, compliant with healthcare regulations and quality standards.

Opportunities & cost optimisation

Data analytics and visualisation across clinical and non-clinical spend - surgical consumables, prosthesis, pharmaceuticals and equipment - with a clear roadmap to reduce cost without compromising care.

Supply chain diagnostics & improvements

Value stream mapping, systems enablement and clear accountability that surface a range of quick wins and initiatives to drive efficiencies and benefits.

Strategic sourcing & market engagement

Supplier negotiations, tender management and market engagement for medical devices, consumables and clinical services - sustainable savings while maintaining quality and compliance.

Capability & transformation

We assess, develop and implement fit-for-purpose procurement models - uplifting commercial capability and supporting staff adoption for lasting change.

Data analytics & insights

Our ability to collate and integrate multiple healthcare data sets - finance, procurement, billing and external sources - delivers real-time visibility and evidence-based decisions.

CHANGE MANAGEMENT IN HEALTHCARE

Change that clinicians and staff adopt

Lasting change needs structured engagement at every stage. Our approach is built around three phases.

PHASE 01

Engage

Identify stakeholders, communicate with leadership and clinicians, and build consensus for change.

PHASE 02

Validate

Pilot initiatives, benchmark through peer groups and gather clinical feedback to ensure adoption.

PHASE 03

Embed

Drive compliance via KPIs, embed behavioural change and maintain clear communication with leadership.

CASE STUDY

A better supply chain operating model for a healthcare provider

Our client needed an optimal medical and surgical supply chain compliant with AS4187. We led the implementation across two metro hospitals - engaging clinical, supply and IT teams to redesign infrastructure and processes without compromising patient care.

✓ Consolidated the supply              function across two hospitals

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✓ Engaged clinical, supply and        IT stakeholder groups

2

METRO HOSPITALS

✓ Redesigned infrastructure for        a new metro warehouse

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✓ Reduced working capital at          the warehouse by $300k

AS4187

STANDARD ACHIEVED

Nurse Assisting Patient

$300k

WORKING CAPITAL FREED

Ready to unlock value in healthcare procurement?

To explore how we can help you, please contact our team.

1300 070 338

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info@augustconsulting.com.au

Level 4/260 Queen Street, Brisbane, 4000, Queenland, Australia

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