A longtime leader in healthcare improvement, we’re developing new ways to revolutionize the industry.
March 03, 2021
Going Green: Three Ways to Drive Sustainability Via Supply Chain
Healthcare has the power to drive more sustainable operations and reduced environmental footprint. Check out three ways health systems are supporting sustainability via supply chain.
March 02, 2021
Why Benchmarking Analytics Will Never Go Out of Style
More providers today are prioritizing access to quality benchmarking analytics. And while benchmarking is necessary, it’s not sufficient on its own.
March 01, 2021
How University of Louisville Physicians Grew Visits by 10% and Saved Millions
Premier’s approach helped ULP align strategy, clinical efficiency and growth into a robust program that set them apart in healthcare delivery for their region.
February 27, 2021
Speeding the Path to COVID-19 Immunity with a Third Vaccine
A third vaccine option under EUA comes at a pivotal time when supply is the biggest barrier to vaccine administration.
February 25, 2021
Introducing the Heartbeat of Healthcare, a Supply Chain Recognition Program
The Heartbeat of Healthcare is an industry-wide award that celebrates the noteworthy efforts of organizations, teams and individuals across healthcare supply chain.
February 18, 2021
Shortage or Not? The Balancing Act Behind the U.S. Supply of N95s
The market for N95 respirators remains constrained but not in active shortage. Here are the dynamics influencing N95 supply and demand today.
February 18, 2021
Increasing Patient Access and Decreasing Lag Times in Physician Practices
How has COVID-19 and the uptake of virtual care affected patient access and retention in ambulatory care? We turned to the data.
February 16, 2021
Eight Ways the Premier Healthcare Database Has Fueled Leading COVID-19 Research
The Premier Healthcare Database has become a frontrunner in COVID-19 research, used by the CDC, the NIH and leading academic institutions.
February 15, 2021
In Consultants’ Words: Why We Left the Big Firms to Join Premier
From robust data to a model that drives innovation, learn why top consultants are choosing to work with Premier members to supercharge their results.
February 11, 2021
MSSP 2020 Expenditure and Utilization Reports and Calculators May Be Misleading
CMS’ use of completion factors during COVID-19 could create complications.
February 10, 2021
Bundled Payment Strategies that Pay Off Big
Premier members that participate in the portfolio model with five or more clinical episodes earn 69 percent more savings per episode. Here's how.
February 09, 2021
Five Predictions for the 2021 Supply Chain
Premier experts share their take on five key strategies to build a more resilient supply chain of the future.
February 03, 2021
How to Calculate the Elusive ROI for Care Management
Traditional budgetary approaches and evaluations based on revenue don't capture the true contribution of care management, write Premier's Donna Cella and Beth Anctil.
January 29, 2021
Three Ways to Drive Margin Improvement via Supply Chain
Three ways that health systems are driving long-term margin improvement through the supply chain.
January 25, 2021
The Secrets of Direct Sourcing Success
Through our direct sourcing capabilities, we’ve continued to supply product for members at or above 100 percent allocation levels throughout the pandemic.
January 19, 2021
Premier Data: Supplies for COVID-19 Testing, Diagnostics and Treatment at Risk of Shortage
Premier data points to new shortages for supplies that play a vital role in COVID-19 testing, diagnostics and treatment.
January 14, 2021
Five Issues Limiting the Vaccine Rollout — and How to Fix Them
Premier is urging the incoming Biden Administration to immediately take action to expedite the vaccination process throughout the country.
January 13, 2021
Three Trends Driving the Adoption of Telehealth
Long described as a gamechanger in the delivery of care, telehealth adoption remained underutilized in most markets. Until 2020.
January 11, 2021
Four Benefits of a Next-Generation ERP Platform
With data fueling the future of healthcare, providers need an advanced ERP solution capable of meeting business objectives and keeping up with their evolving requirements.
January 07, 2021
Go Straight to the Source for Your Benchmarking Analytics
With a clinical database representing 45 percent of the nation’s hospital discharges, Premier’s timely, standardized data is the gold standard in benchmarking and analytics.
January 05, 2021
How Two Health Systems are Carrying COVID-19 Innovations Into the New Year
Atrium Health and Henry Ford Health System have leveraged their existing population health capabilities and technology infrastructure to meet critical care delivery needs during COVID-19.
