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
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
Industries must adapt and innovate to keep up, and health care is no exception. In a recent interview with Authority Magazine, Dr. Jimmy Chung, chief medical officer at Advantus Health Partners, shared how Advantus is challenging the traditional approaches to supply chain management and bringing innovative solutions to health care organizations.
New strategic services will unlock value to health systems CINCINNATI, Ohio (Oct. 16, 2024) — In a strategic move to improve supply chain resiliency, address shortages and drive value for health systems, Advantus Health Partners has launched Advantus Distribution Services, a new centralized distribution hub located in a suburb of Cincinnati.
The traditional approach to health care supply chain operations is facing a transformative shift. In an article with Healthcare Purchasing News, Jimmy Chung, MD, chief medical officer at Advantus Health Partners, sheds light on the future of supply chain transformation. As health systems recognize the pivotal role of supply chain
One of the most pressing challenges faced by the health care industry is the national drug shortage crisis. Craig Wright, vice president of Pharmacy Services at Advantus Health Partners, sheds light on the complexities of this crisis and provides insight into how the health care system can tackle the issue head-on.
At Advantus Health Partners, we’re continuing to reshape health care supply chains, working to ensure that the industry remains resilient and efficient. In a recent interview with Pulse 2.0, Dan Hurry, president of Advantus, provided insights into how Advantus is revolutionizing health care supply chains. Navigating Uncharted Waters Launching a
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
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
What are purchased services in health care? Purchased services make up more than 40% of a health system’s operating expenses. Despite being the highest expense for health systems beyond labor, it is often the most overlooked. Purchased services include any non-labor expenses that a hospital may contract, purchase or outsource
Meet Michele Bruce, a dedicated program manager for the clinical transformation team at Advantus. Michele exemplifies the spirit of Advantus. Her unique story and perspective continue to prove valuable to her team and our clients. Her passion for others motivates her to help health organizations continually improve patient care delivery
In celebration of National Supply Chain Week, we take great pride in acknowledging the importance of the health care supply chain professionals and honor them for their exceptional contributions to patient care and the innovative ways in which they support their health care organizations and communities. Shelon Anderson, BSN, RN,
You might be tempted to let your health care supply chain run in maintenance mode with a GPO. But the last few years have taught us a crucial lesson: Successful health care organizations have a strategic plan for their supply chains. And their plans are forward-thinking and future-proof. If you
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