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October 19, 2020
The COVID-19 Third Wave: Rating States’ Preparedness Efforts
Premier surveyed members across the country to gain a better understanding of the best (and worst) COVID-19 strategies being deployed at the state level.
October 13, 2020
Deep Freezers and Dry Ice for Pfizer Vaccine May Face Shortages
Roll Call | Premier's Soumi Saha says a COVID-19 vaccine may create deep freezer storage issues.
October 02, 2020
Premier Cautions DEA on Reducing Opioid Manufacturing Quotas During Pandemic
Premier submitted comments in response to the DEA’s proposed reduction in quotas for 2021.
September 30, 2020
Surviving The Waves Of A Pandemic Storm: How To Fix The Supply Chain Flaws Exposed By COVID-19
Health Affairs Blog | Susan DeVore discusses supply chain impacts on healthcare due to COVID-19 and how we can bolster the U.S. supply chain and preparedness moving forward.
September 29, 2020
Amplifying the Business Case for Supplier Diversity
Diverse suppliers are addressing some of the most significant issues in healthcare. Learn how healthcare providers can partner with diverse suppliers to drive both business...
September 29, 2020
Industry Prepared for COVID-19 Vaccine
The Journal of Healthcare Contracting | Premier's Chaun Powell says members anticipate having enough needles and syringes to get through flu season and COVID-19 vaccines.
September 28, 2020
Supply Chain Endgame: No Holds Bare
Healthcare Purchasing News | In order to be effective, supply chain professionals must first have transparency into the totality of the supply chain says Premier's Chaun Powell.
September 25, 2020
Not Much Progress on PPE ’Reshoring’
MedPage Today | Chaun Powell discusses the challenges with reshoring PPE production.
September 17, 2020
US Freezers Aren’t Cold Enough to Store One Major Coronavirus Vaccine
Quartz | Premier's Soumi Saha discusses potenital cold shortage issues with vaccines in the US.
September 16, 2020
Statement on COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution Strategy
Premier commends the Trump Administration for clarifying details about the COVID-19 vaccination program.
September 16, 2020
U.S. Plans to Ship First Covid-19 Vaccine 24 Hours After Authorization
The Wall Street Journal | Premier's Soumi Saha discusses the challenges the supply chain might face under the current vaccination distribution plan.
September 15, 2020
How ProvideGx® Ensures Success During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Premier’s ProvideGx® program provides the access, security and availability of the generic drugs hospitals and clinicians on the front line need to treat their patients...
September 08, 2020
Three Keys to Success for Supply Chain Preparedness and Resiliency
AHRMM Supply Chain Strategies & Solutions magazine | Premier's David Hargraves highlights three key insights that will help providers build a stronger, more proactive supply chain.
September 08, 2020
Four Key Considerations for a Successful COVID-19 Vaccination Program
Producing, distributing, administering and inoculating the public against COVID-19 is shaping up to become the top supply chain challenge of the pandemic.
September 04, 2020
COVID-19 Vaccine Race Turns Deep Freezers into a Hot Commodity
The Wall Street Journal | A vaccine stored at ultracold temperatures would stress the supply chain due to transportation and storage, says Premier's Chaun Powell.
September 02, 2020
Expert Coronavirus Updates with Chaun Powell | Session 18
Passionate Pioneers Podcast | Chaun Powell talks about his team’s work and how they're solving issues within the healthcare supply chain.
August 31, 2020
Ensuring a Steady Supply of Flu Vaccine
Explore the five ways Premier partners with healthcare providers to ensure they have sufficient flu vaccine supply when they need it.
August 20, 2020
Premier CEO Susan DeVore Gives Insider’s Take on Healthcare Supply Chain
The Charlotte Business Journal | The Charlotte Business Journal talks with Susan DeVore about how the company continues to tackle challenges, and how Premier is positioning itself for the future.
August 07, 2020
Premier’s Chaun Powell Named as One to Watch in Healthcare Contracting
The Journal of Healthcare Contracting | Premier's Chaun Powell named a 2020 "Person to Watch in Healthcare Contracting."
August 04, 2020
Premier’s ProvideGx Program Partners with Somerset Pharma to Stabilize Pricing, Enhance Competition for Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprim
This drug category lacks competition, which can make it vulnerable to price increases and potential shortages.
July 30, 2020
Statement for the Record on the Senate Finance Committee Hearing on Protecting the Reliability of the U.S. Medical Supply Chain During COVID-19
To help strengthen and maintain the integrity of the supply chain during this and future pandemics, Premier recommends the creation of a centralized clearing house...
