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Join us for an upcoming webinar with Modern Healthcare on Nov. 13 at 2 p.m. ET,  "Journey to the Top: Leveraging Insights from 100 Top Hospitals® for Transformative Change," to discover how benchmark data can be your North Star to drive change and how the 100 Top Hospitals® program is different than other ranking programs in the industry. Below, Brenda Nance, Vice President of Quality at Saint Francis Health System, shares about their journey to the top, highlighting how the health system leveraged the balanced scorecard, encompassing clinical, financial, operational and patient experience metrics, into their strategy. Register Now: https://lnkd.in/djp9wK-U

When it comes to uncovering savings and boosting efficiency, do not overlook accounts payable automation. Scroll below for a sneak peek at this new e-book and click here to access five ways Remitra® helps streamline processes for healthcare organizations and manufacturers: https://lnkd.in/eG6-AY5B

In a recent sampling of data-driven insights from Premier’s 2024 Supply Chain Resiliency survey, hundreds of healthcare providers and supplier organizations shared valuable insights for healthcare’s supply chain in 2024, and beyond. These modern leaders view a resilient supply chain as key to high-quality patient care and long-term value. Read more about Premier’s commitment to a stronger healthcare supply chain and the trends and challenges these leaders are leveraging to move our industry forward: https://lnkd.in/gdj8FQUN

Proper evaluation of 503B outsourcing facilities is critical to maintaining access to important compounded preparations to meet demand and safety standards. Premier's Kevin Hansen, PharmD, MS, BCSCP, Pharmacy Director of the 503B Program, recently wrote an article for Pharmacy Purchasing & Products, "Evaluate 503B Outsourcing Facilities," that shares more about the accreditation and documentation process and how to ensure patient safety, develop mitigation strategies and maintain evaluation status. Click here to read full article: https://lnkd.in/dimBWCvg #NationalPharmacyWeek

October 20-26 is National Pharmacy Week! Pharmacists and Technicians play a vital role in our industry, helping to ensure quality patient care, support healthcare operations and the supply chain, and provide essential services to clinical teams. This week and every day, we express gratitude to these professionals and the crucial role they have within Premier, our member hospitals and health systems and the industry overall. We thank you! #NationalPharmacyWeek

Touchless invoice processing coupled with the visibility and intel provided by Remitra® can help unlock a range of benefits in the finance department. Learn more about why healthcare organizations should prioritize technology solutions that automate AP workflows: https://lnkd.in/d-tdN79m

Join us for an upcoming webinar with Modern Healthcare on Nov. 13 at 2 p.m. ET, where leaders from Saint Francis Health System and UMC Health System will share how their organization has achieved excellence by leveraging a balanced scorecard that includes clinical, financial, operational and patient experience metrics. The discussion will highlight the national data points and key trends shaping the future of healthcare and provide actionable insights to propel your health system to the next level. Register here: https://lnkd.in/djp9wK-U 

At Premier, we believe that data is the fuel that powers transformation. In the video below, David Kirk, MD, shares how WakeMed unlocked key performance improvement with access to our reliable, ever-improving data. Learn more about how we're helping healthcare organizations gain deeper insights with technology, advisory services, collaborative programs and more: https://lnkd.in/e8M3JNs3

Last week was National Healthcare Supply Chain Week, and we would be remiss not to recognize the incredible individuals who are creating a stronger, value-driven supply chain every day. Even as challenges continue, efforts from the talented and selfless supply chain professionals make up the backbone of the healthcare industry – enabling the continuity of operations and the continued delivery of high-quality patient care. We want to extend our sincere gratitude to supply chain professionals, including our members, suppliers, Premier team members and others across the country. Your dedication and expertise are crucial to supporting performance improvement and innovation in the supply chain and in healthcare overall. As we look to the future, our 2024 Supply Chain Resiliency Report is informed by leaders from provider and supplier organizations, providing actionable insights and recommendations to strengthen the healthcare supply chain - click here to access: https://lnkd.in/es-s3nZ7 

Our Premier team is sending compassion and support to all those affected by Hurricane Milton. Immediately after the storm, Premier worked to confirm the safety of our Florida-based employees, and we are grateful to share that all are safe. Premier continues to monitor the impacts of the recent hurricanes – assessing member and supplier needs to offer support through emergency response and recovery resources and to help ensure access to necessary supplies, including IV fluids. As the healthcare industry continues to address IV fluids challenges, it’s crucial for healthcare organizations to maintain rigorous, value-driven conservation efforts. Additionally, Premier continues to help develop strategies for maximizing IV fluids availability and production capacity to mitigate care disruption. During hurricane season and beyond, Premier remains committed to preparing for and responding to disasters that impact our healthcare system – and developing key strategies that enable product access and long-term resiliency. More information, including IV fluid conservation resources, strategies for addressing product shortages and more – is available for members in the Disaster Response Premier community (login required): https://lnkd.in/eY84dsfA  The 2024 Premier Supply Chain Resiliency Report also shares actionable insights to strengthen the healthcare supply chain, including disaster preparedness and response recommendations - click here to access: https://lnkd.in/en8wMsd3 For any emergency or pressing needs, please reach out directly to disasterresponse@premierinc.com.