What is Lumere?
- A web-based system for new product requests and product review for evidence based - non biased literature.
- Provides a level of automation, accountability and transparency that supports Sentara Healthcare's committees with new product reviews.
- Vendors are required to provide product information only when invited to complete a Lumere project.
- A system that supports collaborative decision making regarding new products and services in healthcare.
Why Sentara Uses Lumere
- Provides Historical documentation of all medical product and most technology request.
- Increases the overall efficiency of the review process.
- Serves as a repository for documents, articles, clinical evidence, marketing materials, and evaluation results.
- Provides a method of tracking an item from the time the product is requested until it is either approved.
- Allows electronic interaction and communication between clinicians, committee representatives, materials management, and sponsors.