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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.
June 24, 2020
Premier Inc. Survey: Alternate Site Providers Report Increased PPE Needs but Face Challenges with Traditional Distribution Channels
A Premier survey found that the majority of alternate site providers report a more than 50% increase in PPE needs since the COVID-19 outbreak.
June 24, 2020
Closing the Gap Between Drugs Purchased and Drugs Charged
Health systems concerned about the financial impact of COVID-19 are strategizing recovery options that may include rapid margin improvement. Key to recovery will be tactics...
June 19, 2020
Made in the USA Momentum
Hardware and Building Supply | Premier's Michael J. Alkire discusses the impact COVID-19 had on the supply chain.
June 19, 2020
Coronavirus Report: The Hill’s Steve Clemons interviews Michael Alkire
The Hill | The Hill's Steve Clemons interviews Michael Alkire, president of Premier.
June 18, 2020
Premier Inc. Creates Oncology-Focused Purchasing Alliance with 20 Leading Cancer Providers to Source Branded Cancer Drugs
Premier plans to strike innovative new partnerships with pharmaceutical companies, putting branded products on negotiated contracts at competitive prices.
June 17, 2020
Getting Back to Regulatory Readiness
With The Joint Commission announcing the resumption of surveys this month, here's how providers can ensure they're ready.
June 16, 2020
Building A Real-Time Covid-19 Early-Warning System
Harvard Business Review | Premier has built an automated, real-time surveillance app that integrates with existing electronic health records from different companies.
June 15, 2020
COVID-19 May End Up Boosting Value-Based Payment
Modern Healthcare | Premier's Joe Damore describes the rebirth of interest among providers in moving to capitated payments.
June 11, 2020
How One Health System Is Transforming in Response to Covid-19
Harvard Business Review | Geisinger has partnered with Stanson Health, a Premier company, on a novel early-warning surveillance system for Covid-19 cases.
June 10, 2020
Meeting Unparalleled Demand for Critical Supplies and Drugs
Premier has been largely able to meet historical medical supply demand levels, as well as a significant proportion of surge demand.
June 05, 2020
Statement on CDC Director Testimony before the House Appropriations Committee Regarding Contact Tracing
Premier agrees with the CDC on the need to have contact tracers across the country to mitigate the spread of COVID-19.
June 05, 2020
Enabling Clinicians with a Single Source of Truth
Access to the latest clinical guidelines saves providers time and optimizes care delivery for the health system.
June 03, 2020
CMMI Payment Model Flexibilities in Response to COVID-19
These changes provide urgently needed relief for healthcare providers in advanced alternative payment models (APMs) that bear a significant amount of risk.
