Scalable, end-to-end solutions for managing medical equipment performance and risk
What is Healthcare Technology Management?
Healthcare Technology Management (HTM) oversees the purchase, maintenance and safe use of the medical equipment and technology found in a health care setting.
Move beyond your current break-fix cycle
If you spend too much time and resources maintaining the upkeep and supply of your critical medical equipment, it’s time to move beyond the endless break-fix cycle.
That’s why Advantus Heath Partners joined forces with GE Healthcare’s Healthcare Technology Management program. With this partnership, we can provide you with solutions to help ensure your medical equipment is available and always ready for high-quality care delivery.
- Healthcare technology management solutions for imaging, biomedical, and laboratory equipment
- Mobile equipment cleaning and distribution
- Capital planning and asset optimization
- Rental equipment management
- Cybersecurity protection
Control costs, manage risk and improve your supply chain
Our HTM program focuses on cost control, risk management and optimizing supply chain support. It covers ongoing maintenance, monitoring for and addressing recalls, disinfection, distribution and more.
Get comprehensive asset management
Receive insights and analytics from the front line to inform your organization’s asset management playbook.
Control cost and manage risk
As part of our dedicated partnership, GE HealthCare shares risk to control variable expenses, provides an uptime guarantee for mission-critical equipment and accepts penalties for missed periodic maintenance.
Optimize performance and efficiency
Our customized medical device maintenance plans help you track when routine equipment maintenance is required and the average time needed for equipment repair. For equipment recall questions and concerns, we offer a dedicated call center for support.
Improve care delivery
Having reliable and well-maintained equipment is critical to providing excellent quality care.
Create more value for your patients and organization
Our simple, straightforward and scalable pricing model was designed to protect your bottom line.
Provide a framework for oversight and accountability
Quarterly management reviews cover KPIs, trends, changes and identify areas of improvement.
HTM myths - butsted
“We don’t need a program; we just need new equipment.” How do you know for sure?
Dive deeper into that and other popular misconceptions some organizations have about healthcare technology management.
More value. Less burden. No gaps in care.
We’ve designed this program to help maximize the operational value of your health care system while avoiding interruptions to your patients’ care.
It also helps your organization reduce unnecessary spending and eliminates the per-bed pricing model of traditional HTM programs. It’s just one of the many value-generating benefits we offer as part of Purchased Services solutions.
Robust technology and equipment planning
Our program maximizes capital allocation and optimizes rental equipment across your hospital and health system. Our strategic partnership with GE HealthCare reviews technology and patient experience so we remain aligned with your care delivery needs.
Innovative approaches Our program is future-driven. As medical imaging scans become a routine component in care, we include MRI machine upgrades within our HTM solutions agreement.
Complete coverage and flexible choices
We have the expertise to manage the day-to-day operations of your HTM department.
But if you don’t need all the services in our program, no problem. We provide dedicated local and national account leaders who will customize a plan to meet your needs.
Our strategic partnerships
Advantus works with industry-leading partners, giving you access to programs that transform how you deliver health care. We use a narrower supplier base with best-in-class pricing. This unique contract language solidifies long-term, sustained value for both partners and customers.
Are you ready to learn more about our Healthcare Technology Management services?
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