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OCTOBER 2022

In this issue:



  • Inflation and Purchased Services



  • Poll


  • Creating Happy And Healthy Environments For Healthcare Workers


  • Premier's Watch List & Sunday Night Insights


  • Premier Login Instructions


  • Premier's Spotlighted Suppliers


  • Campbell's Recipe Contest for Healthcare


  • Premier's Regional Food Service Meetings


  • US Foods


  • Stockd- Premier Partner


  • Price Increases


  • Contract Launches 


  • Supplier Promotions


  • Shortages and Disruptions


  • Premier's Construction Connection


  • ShareSource Spotlighted Endorsed Partners


  • Other Endorsed Partners



  • About ShareSource- What is a GPO? 



  • Refer an Organization

Inflation and Purchased Services 

Why inflationary challenges have been particularly challenging in purchased services categories.

October 2022 – The Journal of Healthcare Contracting


Stronger consumer demand coupled with global supply chain and workforce challenges are driving inflation across every sector of the U.S. economy, including healthcare, said Mickey Meehan, chief operating officer, Conductiv® and Chaun Powell, group vice president, Remitra™. And while the U.S. has been seeing and living with higher costs from the gas pump to the grocery store, there has been less discussion about inflation in the services sector.


Part of the reason for that may be due to the complexities and variabilities of purchased services and the invoicing of those services. For example, at one large IDN, the chief supply chain officer shared with Meehan and Powell that departments and hospitals nationally lack the sophistication to accurately predict the expense of a service based on complexities of the contracts, which can be 70 pages long and filled with holiday, weekend and surge pricing models. “Add to that inflationary up-charging, and it becomes increasingly apparent that technology-based solutions are more critical today than ever before,” they said.

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TRENDS: CREATING HAPPY AND HEALTHY ENVIRONMENTS FOR HEALTHCARE WORKERS

In a recent article in The Journal of Healthcare Contracting, Supply chain leaders discuss how IDNs are creating happier, healthier and safer workplace environments. Within the last few years, healthcare workers have been through a lot. While it was already a difficult profession, COVID-19 pulled back the curtains on the frailties of the American healthcare supply chain, leaving many healthcare workers without the proper PPE in the initial days of the pandemic to protect themselves or the supplies to take care of their patients.

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PREMIER'S WATCH LIST AND SUNDAY NIGHT INSIGHTS WITH SOUMI SAHA, PHARMD, JD

ACCESSING PREMIER'S WEBSITE

In order to access important updates, full promotions and contract information, you will need to register on the Premier website. You may do so by clicking here and following the instructions for obtaining your login. If you need assistance, contact us and we will be happy to help.

PREMIER'S SPOTLIGHTED SUPPLIERS

If you would like to learn more about any of the following spotlighted supplier contracts, feel free to contact us at sharesource@healthcare-council.org.

Phytel Technology

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Medi-Tech

Medi-Tech has always had a strong commitment to creating high-quality, effective and easy-to-use wound management products for use in hospitals, extended care facilities and physicians offices worldwide.

Their commitment started over 40 years ago in Brooklyn, New York when they developed the original tubular bandage – Spandage™ – a latex-free, highly elastic, open-webbed design, retainer net. Spandage™ makes changing dressings and examining wounds more effective by eliminating the need for adhesive tape and lessening the use of wraps.

They continue to research and develop wound care products that can help save time and money in today’s hectic health care environment while providing superior patient outcome.

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Campbell's Soup

Access Contest Rules Here

US Foods and Products

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'We’re not just your distributor – we’re dedicated to providing support and solutions to help you solve the challenges you are facing today. Our experts can help you solve your challenges, whether you need fresh recipe ideas and profitable menu analysis, portion costing and inventory management, marketing and staff training, or help in finding the right products for your operation – including superb-quality fresh produce and proteins.'

Supplier Promotions

Food Fanatics

SCOOP Newsletter

With Premier’s support, US Foods provides a weekly communication for members and field Account Executives. The worksheet includes a variety of details on product availability, market condition updates, and more- Access it below.

View the US Foods Member Commodity Worksheet Here
Visit US Foods Website Here

PREMIER FOODSERVICE REGIONAL MEETINGS

GET TO KNOW OUR PREMIER PARTNER

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"At stockd, we understand the challenges of running a business. With a free business membership, you’ll join a growing community and unlock additional savings for your business today." 


Referral Code: 'ShareSource'

Create Your Free stockd Account Here and Start Shopping Today

Because stockd is powered by Premier®, we are pleased to provide you with the opportunity to access GPO-level savings on thousands of products. stockd business customers who sign up for Premier's Group Purchasing Organization (GPO), will have access to both business-only pricing and GPO-level member pricing on stockd.


Stockd is a reliable marketplace built by healthcare experts for healthcare experts. Stockd gives you an uncomplicated way to purchase healthcare products online, enabling you to order what you need when you need it, quickly and easily. Stock up on essential supplies to keep your practice running smoothly.

UPDATES FROM PREMIER

The following information requires a Premier website login. If you are having trouble logging on or would like assistance obtaining and setting up your login information you may contact us and we will be happy to assist.

Price Increase Announcements and Inflation Table

Access Premier's Inflation Table Here

Some Premier agreements have price increases built into their contracts. Most have firm pricing for the term of the agreement. These temporary price increases are price increases that are not technically allowed by a supplier’s contract, but the supplier has requested price relief applied to firm price contracts caused by extreme, unpredictable and unprecedented recent cost pressures. Latest price increases include:


Access Full List Of Price Increases Here

Contract Launch Announcements and Updates

Visit Recent Launches

Premier has negotiated new categories and added products to Premier’s portfolio that have never been included before. New categories include:


  • AI Solutions for Healthcare
  • HVAC Equipment, Controls and Service
  • Disposable Anesthesia Products
  • Non-invasive Peripheral Vascular Equipment
  • Medical and Surgical Respirators, Services and Accessories
Access All Contract Launches Here

Supplier Promotion Announcements and Updates

As a Premier member you have access to exclusive offers on products such as:



Click below to view the full list of cost savings promotions.

Access Full Listing of Supplier Promotions Here

Shortages and Disruptions Updates

Premier provides important and up to date information to its members on shortages and disruptions on products. Examples include:


Access Full List Here

Premier's Construction Connection

Access Premier's Construction Suppliers and save. Let us show you how with Premier's Construction Connection.


Premier's Construction Connection facilitates collaboration between Premier Members and contracted suppliers. You are already using many of these suppliers today. Wouldn’t you like to receive more value?

SHARESOURCE NEWS AND UPDATES

It is our goal to help you reduce costs, improve efficiency, and create effective purchasing solutions. With over 1,600 members across 32 states, ShareSource provides substantial discounts for affiliated members on purchases of products and services many of which are used every day. 

Spotlighted Endorsed Partners

If you would like to learn more, have any questions about any of our regional contracts, the exclusive offers below, or have specific needs that we can assist you with, please contact us at sharesource@healthcare-council.org or by phone at 301-731-4700. 

Severna Health

Click the image below for more details on the selection of Blood Collection Tubes by our Endorsed Partner, Severna Health.

Roberts Oxygen

Medical Solutions

Taking the Guesswork Out of Healthcare Staffing

Now, facilities are turning to predictive modeling through machine learning for more accurate predictions as they anticipate future workforce needs. "Our industry is becoming more advanced, and there is a greater desire to make data-driven decisions rather than rely only on what happened in the past," said Scott Armstrong, senior director of client growth, and Jason Lander, EVP of product and service innovation at Medical Solutions.

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Endorsed Partners Ready to Help you Save

ABOUT SHARESOURCE

ShareSource is a national GPO, a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Healthcare Council (a non-profit association of providers in Maryland, Virginia and the District of Columbia). It has documented hundreds of millions in savings and cost containment since 1972. ShareSource joined the Premier healthcare alliance as a group affiliate in 2008 and signed with Yankee Alliance as a collaborative member in 2013. We strive to maintain and cultivate effective, productive relationships with suppliers who provide high quality products and services to bring value to our members. 


ShareSource is located at 4061 Powder Mill Rd., Ste 100 Calverton, MD 20705. It has representatives in the Pacific Northwest, Appalachian Region, Southeast and Midwest.


For any questions about us or for additional information about how we can help your organization with its cost saving goals, contact any of the ShareSource team below.

Jami Starliper at jstarliper@healthcare-council.org

Teresa Hawbaker at thawbaker@healthcare-council.org

Do you know an organization that would like to 'Share in the Savings'? Refer them our way, if they sign up as a member, we'll send you a 20$ gift card as a token of our appreciation! The larger our network, the bigger the savings will be!


Email: sharesource@healthcare-council.org

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