The healthcare supply chain has long been treated as a cost center. That framing is breaking down. Labor pressure, reimbursement cuts, supply disruption and margin volatility have made it clear that another round of contract renegotiation will not be enough.…
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Healthcare procurement is under pressure from every direction including rising costs, supply uncertainty and growing expectations for quality. New research based on a national Advisory Board survey of over 100 health system supply chain and executive leaders reveals how organizations…
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Needlestick injuries remain a persistent and underreported risk across healthcare settings, exposing clinicians and staff to serious bloodborne pathogens while undermining safety culture.About 385,000 needlestick and sharps-related injuries occur each year in the U.S., according to the CDC. Despite longstanding…
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A new analysis shows the average health system spends more than $1 million annually on avoidable remediation for lost or delayed specimens. For many hospitals and labs, the cost of fixing courier errors often exceeds the cost of the courier…
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Hospitals face escalating costs, fragile supply chains and mounting pressure to meet sustainability goals while maintaining care quality. However, too many procurement teams still rely on outdated tools, inconsistent supplier management and emergency plans that are never tested. The 2025…
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Health systems face unrelenting cost pressures, supply shortages and performance demands — but siloed initiatives won’t solve these complex challenges. Premier’s latest whitepaper outlines how a clinically integrated supply chain can unlock measurable financial and clinical value. Drawing on real-world…
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73% of nurses say a high-quality breakroom quality helps reduce stress and fatigue — yet approximately one in three rarely take breaks. With nurse burnout and turnover on the rise, healthcare organizations must make staff well-being a priority. This report…
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Grappling with ineffective operations, lack of capable logistics staff and “firefighting” day-to-day supplies issues? Learn how leading health systems overcome these challenges by partnering with external operations experts. Discover strategies to streamline your supply chain, reduce costs and deliver consistent,…
Explore the critical role of sustainability in healthcare with Reduce, Reuse, Recycle? by Olympus Corporation. This white paper highlights the environmental impact of the U.S. healthcare system, which is a significant contributor to greenhouse gas emissions. The paper discusses the…
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U.S. hospitals collectively spend $57 billion on medical and surgical supplies, yet inefficiencies cause millions in waste annually. Without visibility at the point of use, supply chain teams struggle with lost inventory, expired products and missed reimbursements. Mercy captured $13…
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