Effective supply chain management is no longer a back-office function—it’s a strategic imperative that directly impacts patient care, clinician satisfaction and financial outcomes. This shift in approach requires a shift in your team, too. These two specialized roles are revolutionizing health care supply chains: surgical navigators and clinical resource program
A 49-hospital health system dramatically reduced medical waste and saved $4.9 million by implementing a strategic electrophysiology equipment reprocessing program that balanced environmental sustainability, financial innovation and quality care. Medical
Movemedical collaboration enables point-of-use technology to optimize procedural inventory levels and eliminate product expirations CINCINNATI, Ohio (March 25, 2025) — Advantus Health Partners (AHP) and Movemedical (MM) have formed a strategic collaboration to reset
Health care operational efficiency isn’t just about the bottom line—it’s about patient care. Every minute a hospital bed sits empty between patients represents delayed care for someone in need. In this case study, a major health system demonstrates the power of standardization and technology to improve bed turnover and patient transfers
Health care organizations face the balancing act of managing supply chains and controlling costs while maintaining quality care provide ongoing challenges. Group purchasing organizations (GPOs) offer hospitals and health systems a way to counteract rising medical supply costs and supply chain disruptions. But health care leaders are looking for more from
While most health care executives share a concern about the environment, many equate sustainability initiatives with costly investments. However, when approached strategically, sustainability in health care creates bottom-line efficiencies that benefit both the budget and the planet. This is the focus of the sustainability team at Advantus. It’s true that many
In the ever-changing health care industry landscape, the strategic partnership between Advantus Health Partners and Delta Health System has emerged as a beacon of innovation and cost efficiency. Delta Health System, needing to reduce supply chain costs, was searching for an alternate option to augment their Group Purchasing Organization (GPO).
There’s too much variability in U.S. health care, which leads to waste and worse patient outcomes. As a surgeon, Dr. Jimmy Chung saw this problem firsthand. Dr. Chung’s journey into health care supply chain management was not a traditional path for a physician. After more than a decade in
Combined GPOs expand purchasing power to support sustained cost reductions Cincinnati, Ohio and Louisville, KY (Feb. 6, 2024) — Advantus Health Partners, an end-to-end health care supply chain solutions company and Alliant Purchasing LLC have formed a strategic partnership that will expand the purchasing power for members. “Our vendor partnerships
Health systems face numerous challenges as they migrate from a volume-based, fee-for-service model to a value-based care environment. Aligning supply chain early on is a key to successfully transitioning to this newer reimbursement model. Advantus provides members with health care supply chain expertise and products to smoothly navigate the transition:
Physician preference items (PPI) are a hot topic in ORs. But rather than catering to individual physicians’ preferences, Dr. Jimmy Chung, chief medical officer for Advantus Health Partners, proposes a different approach: Reduce variability in PPI to improve patient outcomes using data. The PPI contracts at Advantus aren’t selected by
The health care industry is increasingly focused on transforming operations to deliver better patient outcomes while managing rising costs. One area with great potential for improvement is supply chain. In the latest episode of Outcomes Rocket, Dr. Jimmy Chung, chief medical officer at Advantus Health Partners, dives into how strategic
Roycroft will advance market impact of the end-to-end supply chain solutions company CINCINNATI, Ohio (Dec. 18, 2024) —Advantus Health Partners recently appointed Rick Roycroft to the role of chief commercial officer for the end-to-end supply chain solutions company. Roycroft will oversee business development strategies and tactics that support growth for
Your health system can transform its supply chain strategy more quickly and efficiently with the right dedicated supply chain professionals. The right expertise enables you to reduce supply chain costs while keeping clinical quality your number one focus. One key role is that of the Clinical Resource Program Manager. Understanding
It’s no secret that health systems need more efficient ways to manage their supply chain products and spend in the operating room. And while ORs can drive significant revenue, inefficiencies in supply chain can undermine quality and affect patient outcomes. Successful OR management strategies update inventory, reduce waste and ensure
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