Cincinnati, Ohio and Asheville, North Carolina – April 22, 2025 – Capstone Health Alliance, one of the largest regional group purchasing organizations (GPOs) in the country, announces a new strategic partnership with Advantus Health Partners, a leader in healthcare supply chain solutions. This collaboration is designed to enhance the value
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 device reprocessing offers a promising approach as a pathway to both cost reduction and environmental stewardship without compromising patient care.
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 the standard for medical device inventory management in hospitals, surgery centers and distribution centers. This multi-year agreement involves system-wide deployment
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
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
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
As health care organizations navigate an increasingly complex landscape for 2025, supply chain leaders are reimagining their strategic role within their institutions. Based on focus group discussions with over 30 executives at the fall 2024 IDN Summit, several critical priorities emerge that will shape supply chain management in 2025. Breaking
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
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
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