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
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
Advantus Health Partners has aligned with Cardinal Health OptiFreight® Logistics to give Advantus GPO members greater visibility into health care shipping and logistics. The program generates approximately $700 million in savings each year for current customers and is expected to deliver thousands more in savings for clients of Advantus through this expansion.
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 to
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 is
In the rapidly evolving landscape of health care, the role of supply chain leaders has become increasingly vital. These leaders are the driving force behind ensuring the smooth functioning of health care systems, optimizing logistics, and fostering strong partnerships with suppliers. Dan Hurry, president of Advantus Health Partners, was recognized
The current state of health care spending in the United States is a cause for concern, with unsustainable costs and significant waste. Jimmy Chung, M.D., chief medical officer at Advantus, highlights the key issues contributing to this crisis. Below are some of the strategies Dr. Chung proposed in an article
As health systems face continued financial challenges, 47% of health care leaders say supply cost reductions will be among their top cost-saving initiatives this year. These reductions will demand difficult choices around what to cut and necessitate an agile response in an inflationary environment. The old ways of doing things
Because health care is essential to our lives, ensuring the seamless flow of medical supplies and innovation is, too. In a recent episode of the Med-Tech Gurus podcast, Dan Hurry, president of Advantus Health Partners, shares insights on the purpose of supply chain organizations in health care. Comparing Health Care
In an increasingly interconnected health care landscape, the role of supply chain management has never been more crucial. From ensuring the availability of essential medical resources to optimizing costs without compromising patient care, supply chain management serves as a cornerstone of effective health care operations. On a SoundPractice podcast episode,
Advantus Health Partners held a webinar with the American Hospital Association (AHA). In the webinar, Advantus’ president, Dan Hurry, shared strategies rural and community hospitals can use to optimize their supply chain. See the full transcript below.
It’s no secret that health care organizations routinely engage in a delicate balancing act. It’s one that has them carefully considering their efforts to improve patient experience and care alongside their need to maintain optimal profitability. Supply chain costs consistently emerge as a critical component in every discussion around sustaining
Group purchasing organizations (GPOs) have been around for a long time, allowing health care organizations to align and use their combined purchasing power to secure the best available pricing for a range of goods and services. GPOs have been a boon to health care organizations. Indeed, Advantus Health Partners, an
Managing healthcare technology is complex. Outside of just break-fix, you’re optimizing capital, managing downtime, coordinating upgrades, and most importantly ensuring patient safety. What is healthcare technology management (HTM)? The Healthcare Technology Management (HTM) program offered by Advantus Health Partners considers all the above and more. In partnership with GE HealthCare,
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