A longtime leader in healthcare improvement, we’re developing new ways to revolutionize the industry.
July 30, 2020
Premier Healthcare Database Being Used by National Institutes of Health to Evaluate Impact of COVID-19 on Patients Across the U.S.
The Critical Care Medicine Department at the NIH will be granted access to the Premier Healthcare Database to research the impact of COVID-19 on patients.
July 29, 2020
Premier Inc. Technology Predicts Number of COVID-19 Cases in U.S. Hospitals in Near Real Time
Premier enhances its technology to predict the COVID-19 census for any U.S. hospital on a given day.
July 27, 2020
6 Months In: What Will the New Normal Look Like for Hospitals?
Healthcare Dive | Premier's most recent hospital survey found that more than half of respondents said N95s were heavily backordered.
July 22, 2020
Statement on Preparing for the Next Pandemic Act
We are pleased to see recommendations that Premier shared reflected in the act.
July 20, 2020
Repurposing a Universally Installed EHR App Into an Effective COVID-19 Early Detection System
The Health Care Blog | In large part, the infrastructure we need to stem the spread of COVID-19 is already here, writes Dr. Scott Weingarten.
July 17, 2020
Hospitals and Health Systems Stock up on Pandemic Medications for Potential Second Wave
HealthLeaders Media | A survey from Premier found 88% of acute care provider members are stocking 'critical' medications in preparation for the next COVID-19 patient surge.
July 16, 2020
Podcast with Mike Alkire and Dr. Jonathan Slotkin
The Big Unlock | Premier's Mike Alkire and Dr. Slotkin discuss how technology and data is helping public health officials to keep a balance in opening the economy versus...
July 15, 2020
Premier Modernizes COVID-19 Surveillance, Calls the Need Urgent
Healthcare IT Today | Premier's new COVID-19 surveillance system, which is based on machine learning, should work much faster and produce more accurate predictions.
July 15, 2020
90% of Health Systems Build Safety Stocks of Covid-19 Treatments
Barron's | Hospitals are stocking up to avoid having to ration medications in the event of a second COVID-19 wave.
July 14, 2020
Hospitals Stock Up on Covid-19 Drugs to Prepare for Second Wave in Fall
The Wall Street Journal | About 90% of hospitals and health systems are building safety stocks of about 20 critical medications, according to Premier Inc.
July 14, 2020
Federal Stockpile is Thin Amid Coronavirus Surge, Internal Documents Show
NBC News | Premier's Chaun Powell said his firm is no longer confident that current federal inventories are sufficient to meet the additional increases in demand.
July 14, 2020
Three Must-Haves in Your New Medicaid Strategy
The increase in Medicaid enrollment will affect bottom lines, meaning providers need to reshape their population health strategies.
July 13, 2020
Premier Inc. ProvideGx™ Program Partners with Fresenius Kabi to Secure the Supply of Sedation Drug Essential for COVID-19 Care
The partnership will help stabilize the long-term supply of propofol, a medication vital for COVID-19 patient care.
July 12, 2020
Here’s What Hospitals Are Doing To Brace Themselves For The Coronavirus Resurgence
Forbes | Premier reports that as healthcare systems and states nationwide are ramping up their collection of PPE, providers are finding items on backorder.
July 09, 2020
The Challenge with Scaling Clinical Best Practices During a Pandemic
Every organization is thirsting for data, trajectories and guidance in real time. Leveraging a proven collaborative model is key.
July 08, 2020
Why Almost Every U.S. Hospital Is Building Safety Stock of Critical Pandemic Medications
Experiences accessing stockpiles this spring highlighted problems associated with relying on the government for product replenishment.
July 08, 2020
Integrated Specialty Care Network- Introductory Webinar
While navigating the complexities of COVID-19, it’s now even more necessary that hospitals and specialists take proactive measures to implement strategies that will improve patient...
July 02, 2020
As Vaccine Hopes Rise, U.S. Races to Buy Syringes to Avoid a Mask-Shortage Scenario
USA Today | Premier's Chaun Powell weighs in on how a COVID-19 vaccine could impact the syringe supply chain.
June 30, 2020
Premier Inc. Calls for National Stockpiling Standards to Prevent Redundant Efforts, Next Wave of Product Shortages
Premier’s survey shows local efforts to build stockpiles must be supported with a national strategy to avoid redirecting supplies away from front-line caregivers.
June 29, 2020
Rising Coronavirus Cases Put Fresh Strain on Mask Supplies
The Wall Street Journal | Premier says half of more than 1,000 hospitals surveyed through mid-June reported they couldn’t get enough N95 masks to resume postponed surgeries.
June 29, 2020
A Crystal Ball That Forecasts Supply Needs in a Crisis
What healthcare providers need is a reliable way to predict whether their supply needs will increase, decrease or level off in the future.
