A one-stop-shop to streamline equipment purchasing for members
CINCINNATI, Ohio – (Jan. 10, 2025) – Advantus Health Partners and OpenMarkets Health are teaming up to create a new digital interface called Advantus Supplier Connection (ASC). ASC is an online platform that connects Advantus members to contracted suppliers to simplify the procurement process.
With an expected launch in Q2 of 2025, Advantus members will log-in to a secure platform to browse, identify, and request quotes from suppliers within the Advantus Health Partners contract portfolio. When it comes to things like purchasing equipment or securing work within purchased services, it takes collaboration between all parties before a deal gets done – you can’t just sign onto a good price. Advantus Supplier Connection offers a centralized space to quickly access information, compare products, and streamline communication.
At its start, ASC will offer Advantus members a one-stop-shop for contracted equipment purchasing. All on-contract equipment suppliers will be featured on the platform. With ASC, Members can rest assured they will be supported by Advantus throughout the equipment purchasing process.
The value ASC brings to our Suppliers is also substantial. This online repository streamlines digital communication and provides enhanced marketing exposure through broader visibility to all Members. Plus, Advantus is covering the cost. It’s free for our Suppliers to access. At no expense, Suppliers will benefit from increased transparency and expedited transactions.
“Advantus Supplier Connection represents the collaborative and efficient relationship that as operators, we know firsthand must exist between a provider and supplier,” says John Wright, chief operating officer, Advantus Health Partners. “At the launch of ASC, Members can expect to see all contracted equipment Suppliers. With plans to expand into other categories, ASC will remain a central repository for initiating and sustaining supplier relationships with our members.”
“Advantus Health Partners is establishing a new standard in healthcare, recognizing the increasing need to streamline the procurement processes and enhance transparency for health systems and suppliers,” says Trevor Wood, CEO OpenMarkets Health. “This new platform is a powerful example of how digital innovation can solve these endemic challenges, creating a more efficient and connected marketplace. OpenMarkets Health is honored to be the strategic partner bringing this vision to life.”
Please contact Jalynn Hicks JHicks1@advantushp.com if you have immediate questions.
