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Advantus Health Partners appoints Rick Roycroft as Chief Commercial Officer

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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How A Health Care System Achieved Sustainability Success in Cardiac Electrophysiology Labs

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 health

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Collaborate on Value Analysis to Drive Supply Chain Success

Value analysis serves as a cornerstone for fostering collaborative relationships between Integrated Delivery Networks (IDNs) and suppliers within health care. An article in The Journal of Healthcare Contracting details invaluable perspectives shared at the IDN Insights West panel that included Cheryl Anderson Smith, System Director of Value Analysis at Steward Health

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3 Secrets of High-Performing Supply Chains

Going Beyond the Financials If your health system is looking to reduce supply chain costs, you’re not alone. Nearly half of health care leaders are prioritizing supply chain as the number one cost-saving initiative this year. Many health system leaders rely on their GPOs to leverage collective purchasing power. But amid

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Try a New Approach to Find Health Care Supply Chain Savings

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

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The Purpose of Today’s Health Care Supply Chain

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

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Optimizing Health Care Supply Chain with Physician Leadership

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,

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Is it Time to Invest in a Supply Chain Partner?

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

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Four Common Myths about Healthcare Technology Management

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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