HCA Announces Leadership and Welcomes New Board Members; Organization Thanks Immediate Past Chair Lee Perlman for Service to the Healthcare Supply Chain Washington, DC (January 30, 2017) – The Healthcare Supply Chain Association (HSCA) today announced its 2017 Board of Directors and that HEALTHTRUST President and CEO Ed Jones will serve as Board Chair. HSCA […]
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HealthTrust Names Paul Cummings Chief Operating Officer of InVivoLink
NASHVILLE, Tenn.—Jan. 11, 2017—HealthTrustSM announced that it has appointed Paul Cummings Chief Operating Officer of InVivoLink, Inc., the company’s technology affiliate that provides an implant patient registry and related services to capture clinical and financial data specific to joint replacement service lines for HealthTrust members and other major health systems. Cummings’ background includes roles in […]
Scripps Health Selects HealthTrust for Total Spend Management Solutions
HealthTrust to Provide National GPO and inSight AdvisorySM Expertise NASHVILLE, Tenn.—Nov. 29, 2016—HealthTrustSM announces the signing of an exclusive agreement with Scripps Health to be the integrated delivery network’s national group purchasing organization (GPO) effective Feb. 1, 2017. In addition to significant savings from its committed-model portfolio, HealthTrust was selected to provide inSight AdvisorySM clinical […]
Steward Health Care Selects HealthTrust to Provide Spend Management Solutions
HealthTrust to Provide National GPO and Advisory Expertise NASHVILLE, Tennessee—October 26, 2016—HealthTrust℠ announces it has signed an agreement with Steward Health Care LLC to be its exclusive Group Purchasing Organization. HealthTrust was selected for the company’s spend management solutions including immediate contract value and broader supply chain management services. The agreement, which is effective December […]
HealthTrust Awards University of Miami Health Care an Innovation Grant to Build ‘Life Skills Gym’ for Total Joint Replacement Patients
SAN ANTONIO, Texas—August 31, 2016—University of Miami Health Care, based in Miami, Florida, was today awarded a HealthTrust℠ Innovation Grant at the 2016 HealthTrust University Conference held in San Antonio, Texas. HealthTrust℠ established the annual grant two years ago to sponsor and reward new, scalable ideas for advancing healthcare by improving care delivery, health outcomes, cost […]
AllSpire Health Partners Chooses HealthTrust as its National GPO
HealthTrust to support development of regional GPO for custom contracting BRENTWOOD, Tennessee—June 30, 2016—HealthTrust℠ today announces that it was selected by AllSpire Health GPO, LLC (AllSpire), a new regional group purchasing organization (GPO), to be its exclusive national GPO and support the development of a regional contract portfolio for categories where local market dynamics drive […]
HealthTrust Recognized as a Healthcare ‘Champion for Change’ by Practice Greenhealth for the Seventh Time
BRENTWOOD, Tennessee—May 20, 2016—HealthTrust℠ was selected for the seventh time as a recipient of a “Champion for Change” award from Practice Greenhealth. The recognition is one of the national membership organization’s Environmental Excellence Awards given annually to honor outstanding environmental achievements in the healthcare sector. HealthTrust Director of Education & Sustainability Faye Porter accepted the […]
HealthTrust’s Corporate Pharmacy Leadership Residency Program Approved for ASHP Accreditation
PGY-2 residency is first ever to be offered by a GPO BRENTWOOD, Tennessee—May 9, 2016—HealthTrustSM announces that its postgraduate year two (PGY-2) Corporate Pharmacy Leadership Residency Program was recently granted approval for accreditation by the American Society of Health-Systems Pharmacists (ASHP). Accreditation signifies that the specialized post-graduate training program has met the ASHP’s stringent quality […]
HealthTrust Enhances Onboarding Experience for Non-acute Sites
Partnership with Expansion, LLC provides access to online contract marketplace BRENTWOOD, Tennessee—Jan. 29, 2016—HealthTrust℠ announces it has significantly enhanced the onboarding and purchasing experience for members of AdvantageTrust®, the GPO’s division serving more than 22,300 non-acute care sites, through an exclusive partnership with technology company Expansion, LLC. In addition to providing a streamlined member onboarding system, […]
InVivoLink Announces John Bass as CEO
NASHVILLE, Tennessee—January 6, 2016—InVivoLink announces the appointment of John Bass as its chief executive officer (CEO). The healthcare technology company, a HealthTrust℠ affiliate since November 2014, provides expertise in bundled payments and value-based medicine that complements HealthTrust’s medical device sourcing and consulting capabilities. Bass has served as COO of InVivoLink since its creation in 2009. […]
Catholic Health Initiatives Extends HealthTrust Relationship Through 2020
BRENTWOOD, Tennessee—October 16, 2015 — HealthTrust℠ today announced that Catholic Health Initiatives (CHI), the nation’s second largest faith-based health system, signed a renewal agreement that extends their longstanding relationship an additional five years. The signing follows a comprehensive evaluation of industry capabilities, resulting in CHI’s decision to continue a partnership that began in 2007. “We […]
Franciscan Alliance Extends HealthTrust Relationship by 5 Years
BRENTWOOD, Tennessee—October 2, 2015 — HealthTrust℠ today announced that Franciscan Alliance, one of the largest Catholic healthcare systems in the Midwest, signed a renewal agreement that extends their longstanding relationship an additional five years, through December 2020. Under terms of the agreement, Franciscan Alliance will continue partnering with HealthTrust for its 14 acute care hospitals, […]
Trinity Health Extends HealthTrust Relationship for 5 More Years
BRENTWOOD, Tennessee—September 25, 2015 —Trinity Health, one of the largest Catholic healthcare delivery systems in the nation, signed a renewal participation agreement that extends its longstanding relationship with HealthTrust℠ through December 2020. Under terms of the agreement, Trinity Health will continue an eight-year partnership that has provided benchmark value to 86 hospitals in 21 states, […]
HealthTrust Presents 2015 Member Recognition Awards at Annual Conference
BRENTWOOD, Tennessee—August 19, 2015— HealthTrust℠ honored its 2015 Member Recognition Award winners yesterday during the 2015 HealthTrust University (HTU) Conference & Vendor Fair, held in Nashville. The organization established its annual awards program to acknowledge the outstanding performance and contributions of its members. The categories for nominations included: Outstanding Member – recognizes members who have […]
HealthTrust Awards Boston Medical Center Innovation Grant During Annual Member Conference
BRENTWOOD, Tennessee—August 19, 2015—Boston Medical Center, based in Boston, Massachusetts, was today awarded a HealthTrust℠ Innovation Grant at the 2015 HealthTrust University Conference & Vendor Fair (HTU) held in Nashville, Tennessee. HealthTrustSM (https://healthtrustpg.com) established the annual grant last year to sponsor and reward new, scalable ideas for advancing healthcare by improving care delivery, health outcomes, […]
Tenet Healthcare Chooses HealthTrust to Provide Supply Chain Cost Management Solutions
BRENTWOOD, Tennessee—August 4, 2015 — Today, HealthTrust℠ announces a new, five-year relationship with Tenet Healthcare that will commence on Feb. 1, 2016. HealthTrust was selected for its supply chain cost management solutions, including immediate contract value, clinical and custom sourcing expertise, and depth of its supply chain shared services experience. Under the terms of the […]
Barnabas Health Signs Agreement for HealthTrust to Provide Supply Chain Management Services and Deliver Speed to Value
BRENTWOOD, Tennessee—June 15, 2015—Today, Barnabas Health and HealthTrust℠ announce a new, five-year relationship that will commence on Sept. 1, 2015. HealthTrust was selected for its total cost management solutions, including immediate contract value, custom sourcing expertise and progressive supply chain management services. Under the terms of the new agreement, HealthTrust will partner with Barnabas Health […]
HealthTrust Recognized as a Healthcare ‘Champion of Change’ by Practice Greenhealth for the Sixth Time
BRENTWOOD, Tennessee—May 15, 2015—HealthTrust℠, a Parallon® affiliate, was selected for the sixth time as a recipient of a “Champion for Change” award from Practice Greenhealth, a national membership organization for healthcare facilities committed to environmentally responsible operations. The award is one of the organization’s Environmental Excellence Awards given annually to honor outstanding environmental achievements in […]
HealthTrust Expands Orthopedic and Spine Care Management Solutions through InVivoLink
BRENTWOOD, Tennessee—April 16, 2015 — HealthTrust℠ announces today the launch of a new suite of services and partnership with InVivoLink, Inc. to expand their medical device sourcing capabilities. With a broad portfolio of products to monitor patient outcomes, streamline care management and enhance the patient experience, InVivoLink enhances HealthTrust’s mission to strengthen clinical and operational performance […]
HealthTrust Announces Innovation Summit and Invites Supplier Participation
BRENTWOOD, Tennessee—March 20, 2015—HealthTrust℠ invites suppliers to submit new healthcare-related technology products for possible inclusion in its first Innovation Summit. The event will be held May 4 and 5, 2015, in Franklin, Tennessee. The HealthTrust Innovation Summit is an avenue for suppliers with new technology to present their truly innovative products to service line clinical experts […]
