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
Executives in the health care supply chain are challenging how things are done. They are thinking differently about supply chain, moving it from a line item to the bottom line. Recent years have been tough, with lots of challenges, like more drug shortages than we’ve seen in almost 10 years.
Health system leaders look to reduce their overall costs by targeting supply chain optimization — almost half say it’s their No. 1 cost-saving initiative this year. But amid financial challenges, inflation and supply shortages, that goal is much trickier to achieve today. The traditional group purchasing organization (GPO) approach fails
Health systems are under pressure to reduce costs, especially in supply chain. While that can feel like a monumental task, it’s easier to achieve when you approach it with the right game plan. Move your supply chain from transactional to strategic and create a high performing supply chain. This infographic
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
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
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
SupplyCopia collaboration enhances patient-centered decision making and reduces costs CINCINNATI, Ohio (Dec. 12, 2023) — Advantus Health Partners and SupplyCopia have formed a strategic partnership that will expand and enhance data solutions for Advantus clients, through SupplyCopia’s distinct approach to leveraging data science that delivers a fully integrated health care
We experienced it during the pandemic, we see it in the news, and sometimes we even notice it during our weekly shopping trips. Product shortages and supply chain disruptions have become headlines since 2020. But no one seems to cover the teams and people who solve for these disruptions. As
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,
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