The quality of your healthcare technology management (HTM) program is the difference between providing reliable care with well-maintained equipment and shuffling the schedule when something breaks. The right HTM program gets you out of the endless break-fix cycle and into a unified plan to proactively manage all equipment performance and
National Nurses Week begins each year on May 6th and ends on May 12th, Florence Nightingale’s birthday. With more than 3 million licensed nurses in the US today, nurses make up the highest percentage of the US healthcare workforce. As we all know, Nurses are integral to hospitals and health systems, but they are also crucial to the work we do at Advantus too. We share the same goal of providing the best care to patients and we would not be able to achieve this without the hard work of our nurses!
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
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
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 Down
Dan Hurry, president of Advantus Health Partners, received the GHXcellence Supply Chain Leadership Award at the 2023 Global Healthcare Exchange Summit. GHXcellence Awards recognize provider and supplier organizations, and individuals who demonstrate an extraordinary commitment to enhancing patient care and community well-being. Since stepping into the health care industry, Dan
At Advantus Health Partners, we are proud to announce that this year, one of our clients, Bon Secours Mercy Health, was ranked 10th on the list for Gartner Healthcare Supply Chain Top 25 for 2023. The ranking is based on alignment to environment, social, and governance (ESG), financial performance, quality
Advantus will work in tandem with SOHCA to strengthen and expand group purchasing power to their community health care members CINCINNATI, Ohio (Dec. 13, 2023)—Advantus Health Partners, a health care solutions company delivering more effective, efficient supply chain models to health care organizations, announced a partnership with the SOHCA a
As a practicing general surgeon for over 20 years, Dr. Jimmy Chung, chief medical officer for Advantus Health Partners, witnessed staggering amounts of operating room medical waste. When he moved from clinical care to health care leadership, he vowed to do something about that. Now Dr. Chung leads the Clinical
Through the strategic partnership with Medline and our members, Advantus Health Partners is transforming the way health care supplies are delivered. This partnership extends beyond traditional distribution of supply chain transactions, incorporating real-time data, analytics, and operational efficiency. By this partnership, if a demand arises at the bedside or within
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
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
Meet Lucy Giesler, a Surgical Navigator with Advantus who thrives on tackling challenges head-on. Lucy joined Advantus in 2021, inspired by a friend in the same position who shared the unique aspects of the role. As a Surgical Navigator, Lucy plays a crucial role in the creation and maintenance of
Meet Hal Paddock, our dedicated pharmacy services purchasing director, who has been an integral part of the Advantus family for more than four years. Since joining in March 2019, Hal has led a dedicated team in optimizing the pharmacy supply chain and ensuring the seamless flow of critical health care
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