As delivery practices evolve and reimbursement changes, hospitals and health systems are constantly looking for new opportunities to drive down cost and improve patient outcomes. The use of Group Purchase Organizations (GPOs) is one methodology utilized to accomplish these goals. According to the Health Care Supply Chain Association, GPO’s generate up to $55 billion in annual savings for hospitals, Medicare and Medicaid, and taxpayers. But what exactly are the benefits of these programs, and how could they help your organization drive down costs?
Join clinician and sourcing operations executive at Novation Cathy Denning as she discusses the contracting processes that engage hospital staff and support a hospitals procurement efforts. Cathy will provide an overview of Novation’s unique Innovative Technology Program; and the processes used to procure innovative products for use in healthcare organizations across the country..Don’t miss this chance to learn how GPO’s could be the missing link your procurement processes were needing.