PLYMOUTH MEETING, PA — ECRI has recognized twelve outstanding U.S. healthcare organizations with its 2024 Healthcare Supply Chain Excellence Award. This prestigious accolade celebrates those who have excelled in managing supply chain operations and integrating best practices into their processes.
Marcus Schabacker, MD, PhD, President and CEO of ECRI, praised the winners, saying, “We are thrilled to recognize twelve healthcare systems with our esteemed supply chain award this year. These exemplary organizations have effectively navigated the ongoing challenges in the global supply chain market using ECRI’s evidence-based, data-driven services. Partnering with them in delivering exceptional, cost-efficient patient care is an honor.”
The award-winning organizations for 2024 are:
- Appalachian Regional Healthcare – Lexington, KY
- Eskenazi Health – Indianapolis, IN
- Inova Health System – Falls Church, VA
- Owensboro Health Regional Hospital – Owensboro, KY
- Pomona Valley Hospital Medical Center – Pomona, CA
- Seattle Children’s Hospital – Seattle, WA
- St. Joseph’s Healthcare System – Paterson, NJ
- Tampa General Hospital – Tampa, FL
- United Health Services Hospitals-Binghamton – Binghamton, NY
- University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center – Houston, TX
- University of Texas Medical Branch Hospitals – Galveston, TX
- University of Utah Hospital – Salt Lake City, UT
Now in its thirteenth year, the Healthcare Supply Chain Excellence Award evaluates candidates based on their 2023 spend management and market analytics efforts, covering areas like capital medical devices, supplies, and services. ECRI’s selection criteria revolve around effective budgeting, benchmarking, technology assessment, and strategic development.
Tim Browne, Vice President of Supply Chain Solutions at ECRI, highlighted the winners’ achievements: “This year’s winners have tackled complex issues in the healthcare supply chain, including geopolitical and economic instability, digital transformation of the procurement process, healthcare shifting to non-acute settings, and environmental factors that complicate logistics. Their commitment to data analytics and best practices has empowered them to make evidence-based decisions that maintain quality patient care. We are proud to partner with them and contribute to their success.”
ECRI’s strategic sourcing and supply chain programs support over 3,000 U.S. hospitals and health systems, offering insights that have identified more than $13 billion in savings opportunities annually.
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