Group purchasing organizations (GPOs) offer health systems many benefits, such as lower costs and easier procurement processes. But GPO practices may be diluting these benefits, nullifying value for both health systems and providers. Many GPOs allow virtually any supplier to join its contracts. And while this business model may appear
In a world increasingly conscious of climate change and its impacts, health care organizations are stepping up to address their environmental footprint. “About 10% of the carbon emissions generated in the U.S. come from health care, and roughly 80% of that is related to supply chain,” says Dr. Chung. “There
Advantus Health Partners is re-imagining how health systems leverage hospitality services through a successful partnership with HHS. As a reputable industry leader, HHS consistently delivers hospitality models to large health care systems. Through this strategic alliance, members will benefit from a patient-centric hospitality approach for food and nutrition services, hospital
Purchased services keep health care running. But these essential purchases — like technology maintenance, hospitality services and business supplies — can easily become a financial drain on your health system. And simply achieving a lower price won’t create long-term cost savings. It takes many small steps of continuous process improvement to achieve
The GE Healthcare technology management (HTM) and Advantus Health Partners collaboration offers complete lifecycle management for health system clinical assets. This program oversees all aspects of medical device management, including procurement management, expenditures, usage, maintenance, disinfection, recalls, and cybersecurity. Through this partnership, members efficiently handle medical equipment performance and risk
Retail approach to health care supply chain sparks new partnership Cincinnati, Ohio and Anchorage, Alaska (May 14, 2024) — The pandemic caused many organizations to adapt and make changes, which holds true for Advantus Health Partners and Warrior Outdoor, LLC. The leaders of Advantus Health Partners accelerated the launch of
Indirect procurement firm fills important supply gaps Cincinnati, Ohio and Louisville, KY (May 09, 2024) — Advantus Health Partners announced a new strategic collaboration with indirect expenses and supplier management experts, Alliance Cost Containment (ACC). ACC is an award-winning procurement firm that specializes in printing services, telecom, Maintenance, Repair, and
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
The health care industry contributes significantly to greenhouse gas emissions, accounting for about 8% of U.S. emissions. Lowering the industry’s environmental footprint while reducing costs and improving patient care is the new trifecta for supply chain leaders and their allies among hospital leadership and medical professionals. In one effort, a
Advantus is “not about being everything to everybody,” as COO John Wright says. Instead of having a surplus of supplier partners in a particular category, Advantus vets and selects a narrow network of strategic suppliers. It’s important that they share our philosophy to create value that extends beyond just price
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