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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 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 06, 2020
Five Keys to Maximizing a Medication Assistance Program
As healthcare organizations emerge from the crisis, they’ll want to keep an eye on opportunities to simultaneously assist patients and maximize revenue.
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 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 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
Recover Wasted Spend: Your Savings Strategy Starts Here
Purchased services can account for roughly 36 percent of total operating expense. That means approximately $400 billion can be attributed to purchased services expenses...
June 01, 2020
How Reopening States Will Impact Healthcare, Supply Chains
CBS Milwaukee | Mike Alkire talks about the efforts being made to help stop the spread of COVID-19 and how reopening states will impact healthcare and supply chains.
May 29, 2020
How The Medical Device Supply Chain Failed During Covid-19
CNBC | Premier's Susan DeVore discusses challenges in the healthcare supply chain.
May 28, 2020
Premier Inc. ProvideGx™ Program Partners with Hikma Pharmaceuticals to Secure the Supply of Two Drugs Essential for COVID-19 Patient Care
This new partnership secures supply of amiodarone and sterile water, helping to stabilize the long-term supply of two medications vital for COVID-19 patient care.
May 27, 2020
COVID-19 Creates New Ripples Heading Into Above-Average Hurricane Season
COVID-19 is going to force providers’ and communities’ disaster preparedness plans to considerably evolve.
May 27, 2020
Key Deal Could Make it Easier for Hospitals to Procure PPE
CNBC | Premier's Susan DeVore discusses new deal with Prestige Ameritech to enable domestic manufacturing.
May 26, 2020
Premier Takes Stake in Mask Maker Prestige Ameritech
Wall Street Journal | Premier struck a multiyear deal in an early effort to reverse decades of outsourcing of medical-equipment production.
May 26, 2020
Premier Inc. and 15 Leading Health Systems Invest to Expand Domestic PPE Production Through Prestige Ameritech
The arrangement is part of Premier’s strategy to work with members to invest in domestic and geographically diverse suppliers.
