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
There’s too much variability in U.S. health care, which leads to waste and worse patient outcomes. As a surgeon, Dr. Jimmy Chung saw this problem firsthand. Dr. Chung’s journey into health care supply chain management was not a traditional path for a physician. After more than a decade in
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
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
Dan Hurry, president of Advantus Health Partners, was featured in an article in Becker’s Hospital Review about “Healthcare Supply Chain’s No. 1 Issue: A Language Barrier.” In the article, Dan discusses the biggest problem for the medical supply chain. Dan believes we don’t have the consistency and intelligence to make
Noah Dunlap, VP, Insights, Innovation, PMO at Advantus Health Partners, has been featured in the Cincinnati Business Courier in an article about our commitment to supplier diversity. The article details our willingness to share critical information across supply chain to optimize business opportunities for minority suppliers. In the article, Advantus
Dan Hurry, president, Advantus Health Partners, was recently named one of top 10 people to watch in health care contracting, according to The Journal of Healthcare Contracting. Dan says, “Our [supply chain] model goes beyond the traditional design, creating a proactive approach focused on people, processes and technology – knowing
As a supply chain solutions company, Advantus started by managing supply chain for Bon Secours Mercy Health, a 50-hospital health system. Early on, we discovered that involving clinicians in the supply chain process led to better outcomes for patients and helped reduce costs.
Supply chain departments play an important role in the acquisition of medical devices and supplies. Physicians have the power to take on a larger role in this decision-making process.
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