# Clinical Decision Support System | symplr Value Analysis

## Make transparent, evidence-based product decisions

Make better, faster product decisions with a clinical decision support system built for real-world value analysis. symplr Value Analysis brings your supply chain, clinicians, and finance teams together around one decision support tool—so every product selection is standardized, defensible, cost-efficient, and aligned with patient care.

## Features that move decisions forward

### Centralized new product requests and decision workflow

Streamline and standardize every product request across all facilities with one user-friendly, transparent entry point.

### Product intelligence & financial insights

Instantly spot price variance, contract status, reimbursement impacts, and potential cost avoidance opportunities.

### Unbiased clinical evidence research

Access trusted clinical summaries, levels of evidence, and embedded safety insights—including adverse event trends and FDA recall data—to support defensible, patient-focused decisions.

### 400K+ SKU product research library

Review descriptions, comparisons, clinical evidence, reimbursement data, and verified supplier information in seconds.

## Optimize spend without compromising care

Make informed purchasing decisions based on actual clinical, financial, and safety data—not on assumptions or vendor collateral.

- Avoid unnecessary spend with standardized request workflows
- Identify and correct price variance across facilities
- Compare products using unbiased evidence and financial insights
- Track cost savings and cost avoidance in financial dashboards

Customers report a median **~15x** increase in projected saving after implementation.

## Accelerate decisions with structured, transparent workflows

When everyone follows the same streamlined process, defensible product decisions happen faster.

- Standardize product evaluation across facilities
- Reduce manual research and administrative burden
- Improve throughput with automated alerts and approvals

## Boost physician engagement and trust

Clinical leaders are far more likely to support decisions when they have clear visibility into the evidence behind them.

- Mobile, no-login physician request workflow
- Transparent evidence summaries and safety data
- Collaboration tools that help clinicians stay involved throughout the process

## Strengthen resiliency with clinically appropriate alternatives

When shortages hit, your team can find clinically validated substitutes without compromising care.

- Identify equivalent products instantly
- Review evidence, reimbursement, and safety data for all alternatives
- Maintain continuity of care in high-pressure scenarios

## The tools behind transparent product decisions

Below is a complete view of what symplr Value Analysis can do—so teams evaluating clinical decision support tools can validate the full depth of capabilities.

**Centralized new product requests**  **Workflow automation & approvals**  **Product intelligence & price variance detection**  **Clinical evidence research**  **Product research library (400K+ SKUs)**  **Safety data & FDA/MAUDE alerts**  **Product comparison & alternatives identification**  **Financial reporting & dashboards**

#### Centralized new product requests

A standardized intake process ensures every request starts with complete, required information. All stakeholders see the same details, reducing back-and-forth and eliminating incomplete submissions.

- One entry point for all product requests
- Automated routing to clinical, financial, and supply chain reviewers
- Request tracking and visibility for all stakeholders
- Eliminates duplicate or redundant submissions

#### Workflow automation & approvals

Move requests through structured steps—from department review to sourcing, clinical evaluation, and final committee approval—without manual coordination.

- Automated notifications and next-step prompts
- Configurable workflows tailored to facility or system needs
- Built-in approval paths for both clinical and financial leaders
- Clear decision history for audit and compliance readiness

#### Product intelligence & price variance detection

Surface critical financial insights early so teams can make cost-conscious decisions that align with systemwide goals.

- Identify price differences across facilities
- Detect duplicate items and purchase redundancies
- Spot standardization opportunities
- Reimbursement data right in the product profile
- Financial comparison tools

#### Clinical evidence research

Quickly evaluate the strength, quality, and clinical validity of each product using trusted, unbiased data.

- Level of Evidence ratings (I–V)
- Abstract and study summaries
- Company-sponsored study identification
- Downloadable evidence summaries

#### Product research library (400K+ SKUs)

Find over 400 product SKUs in a comprehensive database designed for supply chain and clinicians evaluating medical technology.

- Verified supplier information
- Product descriptions, brochures, coding guides
- Automated safety updates
- Historical comparison data

#### Safety data & FDA/MAUDE alerts

Stay ahead of recalls and adverse event trends without manual tracking.

- Automatic FDA recall monitoring
- MAUDE adverse event updates
- Safety summaries embedded directly in product profiles
- Supports risk-aware decision making

#### Product comparison & alternatives identification

Easily compare clinical, financial, and operational attributes side-by-side to identify the best option or substitution.

- Side-by-side product comparison
- Equivalent product identification
- Safety, evidence, and pricing comparisons
- Essential during shortages or disruptions

#### Financial reporting & dashboards

Track the financial impact of value analysis decisions with built-in reporting designed for healthcare supply chain and finance teams. Dashboards surface projected savings, cost avoidance, and price variance—making it easier to monitor performance and communicate value.

- Financial dashboards for projected savings and cost avoidance
- Visibility into price variance and standardization opportunities
- System-level and facility-level reporting views

### Hospital Value Analysis Toolkit

A practical playbook for building or optimizing a clinically integrated value analysis program. Includes governance templates, worksheets, checklists, sample policies, and KPI models.

## Integrations

### symplr Access

Validates vendor credentialing before requests enter the system.

### symplr Contract

Automates downstream contract requests after product approval.

### symplr Value Analysis clinical decision support FAQs

How does symplr Value Analysis help reduce supply chain costs?

By centralizing requests and standardizing the decision process across facilities, surfacing pricing, reimbursement, and safety data, the platform helps prevent unnecessary spend and increases cost avoidance.

What makes your clinical decision support tools unbiased?

Clinical evidence is aggregated from trusted, independent sources—not vendor-provided materials—and includes company-sponsored study identification.

Can physicians submit requests without logging in?

Yes. A mobile-friendly, no-login workflow lets clinicians participate quickly without friction.

How does the system help with product shortages?

Side-by-side comparisons surface clinically equivalent alternatives instantly, helping maintain continuity of care.

What safety data is included?

MAUDE adverse events and FDA recall alerts are pulled directly into product profiles via proprietary integrations.
