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December 20, 2020
Inside the Warehouse Containing Some of the Nation’s Most Critical Supplies and Vaccines
CNN Politics | Premier's Chaun Powell says stockpiling has helped increase inventory, but still isn't a long term solution.
December 18, 2020
Statement on Emergency Use Approval for Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine
Today’s FDA emergency use approval of Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine is further proof of the remarkable power of science, innovation and American know-how.
December 18, 2020
Providers’ Take on the First Week of the COVID-19 Vaccine
Seven pharmacy leaders discuss their initial experiences in COVID-19 vaccine receipt and administration.
December 13, 2020
The Mass Distribution of Covid-19 Vaccines Is Under Way. ‘Everything Has to Come Together.’
The Wall Street Journal | Premier's Jessica Daley says everyone is very focused on ensuring that receipt of these products goes perfectly according to plan.
December 11, 2020
Statement on Emergency Use Approval for Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccine
Today’s announcement of the FDA’s emergency use approval for Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine is welcome news.
December 10, 2020
Premier Inc. Names Colin Bain President of Direct Sourcing
In his role, Bain will have overall responsibility for Premier’s direct sourcing business segment, including overall strategy and organic product line expansion.
December 10, 2020
Crimped U.S. Dry Ice Supply Complicates Rural U.S. Vaccine Release
Reuters | Premier's Soumi Saha discusses potenital complications with getting the COVID-19 vaccine to rural areas.
December 08, 2020
10 Ways Premier Members Led Innovation Amid the Pandemic
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At Premier, our members have partnered with us to find truly innovative solutions to the biggest problems facing healthcare and our nation during the pandemic.
December 02, 2020
Inside the Pros’ Playbook for Supply Chain Sustainability
Check out these game-winning calls from the pros’ playbook on strategic and nimble supply chain systems.
November 24, 2020
Freezing and Delivering Covid Vaccine will be a Monumental Supply Chain Challenge: Premier CEO
CNBC: Squawk on the Street | Northwell Health CEO Michael Dowling & Premier CEO Susan Devore discuss whether hospitals are getting the guidance needed for COVID vaccines.
November 23, 2020
The U.S. Has Plan to Vaccinate Nursing Home Residents. Experts Fear It Won’t Work.
CBS News | Nursing home residents being one of the initial tranches will be part of the country's learning curve on how we appropriately distribute the COVID-19 vaccination,"...
November 20, 2020
Pfizer Asks U.S. Regulators to Approve Emergency Use of Its COVID-19 Vaccine
CBS News | The reality is there has never been a drug that required storage at this temperature. The administration and distribution effort will require all hands on...
November 20, 2020
How Health Systems Are Preparing for a COVID-19 Vaccine
Five health systems share how they're prepping for everything from storage and distribution to documentation.
November 19, 2020
Mechanical Ventilation Adds 5X the Cost to COVID-19 Care
According our new analysis, the cost to treat a COVID-19 patient who is mechanically ventilated is more than 5X higher than a COVID-19 patient who...
November 19, 2020
Margin of Excellence: Mechanical Ventilation Adds Significant Costs to COVID-19 Care
We analyzed the inpatient costs of COVID-19 care and compared the costs of treating patients with and without mechanical ventilation.
November 18, 2020
ProvideGx® Partners with Fresenius Kabi to Help Stabilize Supply of Heparin, a Vital Medication
Through ProvideGx, Premier has partnered with Fresenius Kabi to supply pre-filled, single-use IV bags of heparin.
November 16, 2020
Premier Joins 34 Health Systems in DeRoyal Partnership for Expanded Domestic Isolation Gown Production
Healthcare Finance News | Healthcare company Premier has joined 34 member health systems in partnering with global medical manufacturer DeRoyal Industries.
November 16, 2020
Premier, Member Hospitals and DeRoyal Team Up to Boost Domestic Gown Production
Modern Healthcare | Premier and 34 of its health system partners are teaming up with DeRoyal Industries to domestically source and produce isolation gowns.
November 16, 2020
Q&A: Mike Alkire, Head of Premier, the Medical Supply Giant
MedPage Today | Premier's Michael Alkire talks with MedPage Today about the state of the healthcare supply chain.
November 16, 2020
Premier and 34 Leading Health Systems Partner with DeRoyal to Expand Domestic Production of Isolation Gowns
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (November 16, 2020) — Premier Inc. (NASDAQ: PINC), a leading healthcare improvement company, and 34 member health systems partnered with DeRoyal Industries...
November 12, 2020
Vaccine Watch: What’s Next for Pfizer’s COVID Vaccine Breakthrough
ABC News | Premier's Soumi Saha discusses the challenges for how a COVID-19 vaccine will be delivered to Americans.
