September 3, 2020 - Premier Inc. (Charlotte, NC) announced that the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) has selected it as a first-place winner in the Bringing Predictive Analytics to Healthcare Challenge. To earn this recognition, Premier built a data-driven model that most closely predicted patient admissions and inpatient length of stay given a limited set … [Read more...]
District of Columbia Hospital Association (DCHA) names Intalere as healthcare solutions partner
September 3, 2020 - Intalere (St. Louis, MO) announced a new healthcare solutions marketing agreement with the District of Columbia Hospital Association (DCHA). DCHA is the unifying voice for hospitals and health systems in the District of Columbia and works to advance health policy to strengthen the District’s world-class healthcare system to ensure that it is equitable and … [Read more...]
PAI awarded contract with HealthTrust Purchasing Group
September 2, 2020 - Pharmaceutical Associates, Inc. (PAI) was awarded a three-year contract from HealthTrust Purchasing Group (Nashville, TN) as a supplier of pharmaceutical products to its Membership nationwide. The contract is effective September 1, 2020. The PAI portfolio of products includes a full line of generic liquid medicines, in a variety of bottles and unit dose … [Read more...]
Premier Inc.: Ensuring a Steady Supply of Flu Vaccine
August 31, 2020 - “The message to get vaccinated hasn’t been lost on many Americans who are already calling their doctors and pharmacists to schedule a flu shot appointment before the start of the 2020-2021 influenza season. “…For both patients and healthcare providers, the flu vaccination is vital to protect public health as well as weed out potential COVID-19 cases. … [Read more...]
Premier urges providers to take advantage of PAMA deadline extension
August 27, 2020 - The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid (CMS) recently announced the extension of its Protecting Access to Medicare Act (PAMA) compliance requirement to Jan. 1, 2022, giving providers the duration of 2020 and calendar year 2021 to prepare. With the deadline extension, there are no payment consequences associated with PAMA compliance during calendar years … [Read more...]
Intalere and VIE Healthcare partner for webinar on how healthcare organizations can optimize outsourced services
August 20, 2020 - Intalere (St. Louis, MO) announced a new webinar in partnership with VIE Healthcare on “Outsourced Services - The Costs That Are Steering Your Profitability” on Monday, August 31, at 2 p.m. ET. In the webinar, VIE Healthcare Consulting Founder and CEO Lisa Miller, and Rich Dormer, COO and margin improvement expert, will share how to create a disciplined … [Read more...]
Premier Inc., AstraZeneca work to reduce hospitalizations of patients with hyperkalemia
August 18, 2020 - Premier Inc. (Charlotte, NC) has reached a significant milestone in its partnership with AstraZeneca that is aimed at reducing hospitalizations among patients with hyperkalemia, which is characterized by higher-than-normal potassium levels. Premier Applied Sciences has implemented evidence-based care practices with nearly 370 hospitals across the U.S. … [Read more...]
Intalere launches exclusive Intalere Knowledge hub
August 18, 2020 - Intalere (St. Louis, MO) launched the Intalere Knowledge Hub - a centralized, on-demand portal where members can access CE sessions and additional education opportunities free of charge throughout the year, at their own pace and schedule. With the Intalere Knowledge Hub, an exclusive benefit for Intalere members, sessions are available on demand for … [Read more...]
Premier changes membership structure; amends and extends group purchasing agreements
August 12, 2020 - Premier, Inc. (Charlotte, NC) has completed a corporate restructuring to eliminate its dual-class ownership structure, through an exchange under which Premier’s member-owners converted their Class B units in Premier Healthcare Alliance, LP and corresponding Class B shares of Premier, Inc. into shares of Premier Class A common stock, on a one-for-one … [Read more...]
Vizient announces new Community Contracting Program
August 12, 2020 - Vizient, Inc. (Irving, TX) announced an opportunity for minority-, women- and veteran-owned businesses to enroll in its new “Community Contracting Program,” a new initiative designed to connect Vizient member hospitals with local, diverse suppliers and service providers. Vizient says that, when launched to its member hospitals, Community Contracting will … [Read more...]