Explorer, a GHX company, has expanded its presence in the neurostimulation industry with the announcement of its newest customer, Valencia Technologies (“Valencia”). Specializing in implantable neuromodulation technology, Valencia is transforming the standard of care for overactive bladder with eCoin®, a tibial implant for Urgency Urinary Incontinence (UUI). Through this collaboration, Valencia’s device representatives and key opinion leaders (KOLs) can leverage the Explorer digital case support technology to accelerate clinical education…
According to a new consumer survey from Global Healthcare Exchange (GHX), about 50% of Americans say they’re likely to avoid going to the hospital for care over fears of catching COVID-19 or another virus and due to concerns over the impact of staffing shortages. To improve the hospital experience, 54% of Americans say more nurses are needed, and 70% say hospitals need to improve physical security.
“It’s concerning that Americans…
Global Healthcare Exchange (GHX) today announced it has opened its call for nominations for the 2022 GHXcellence Awards. The 2022 GHXcellence Award winners will be announced at the annual GHX Summit taking place in Chicago, May 9-12, 2023.
Each year, the GHXcellence Awards program recognizes leaders and visionaries going above and beyond to support the patients and communities they serve through innovative advancements in the business of healthcare. Nominations can…
Global Healthcare Exchange (GHX) announced today that early registration has opened for its 23rd annual GHX Summit, being held at the Hilton Chicago from May 9 - 12, 2023. Attendees can save $400 on each early registration through February 3, 2023.
An immersive, three-day event full of knowledge sharing, education and best practices, the GHX Summit brings together healthcare providers, suppliers and distributors across all levels of an organization to…
Global Healthcare Exchange (GHX) announced today that Bruce Johnson will transition from his role as president and Chief Executive Officer to Executive Chairman of the Board effective January 1, 2023. The GHX Board has confirmed Tina Vatanka Murphy, division president, Value Based Care, to be appointed as the company’s next president and CEO.
Johnson joined GHX when the company was founded in 2000 with a passion for creating something that…
GHX today announced customer Stanford Medicine has been named a finalist in the 12th annual Constellation Research “SuperNova Awards” in recognition of its collaboration with GHX to improve its Procure-to-Pay (P2P) operations. As digital transformation evolves across industries and geographies, organizations must make greater investments in technology to remain leaders in their field. The SuperNova Awards recognize individuals and teams who are prioritizing disruptive technology and transforming their organizations with…
Global Healthcare Exchange (GHX) Lumere today announced it has launched a consulting service to support healthcare providers that are looking to achieve organizational savings targets and reduce clinical variation. This premium offering focuses on high-priority, large-value projects aimed at equipping hospitals and health systems with the knowledge and capabilities they need to independently pursue future clinically integrated projects and drive lasting savings based on a proven methodology.
As hospital operating…
GHX Ranks 19 on the 2022 Top 100 Healthcare Technology Companies by The Healthcare Technology Report
Global Healthcare Exchange (GHX) today announced it has been named one of the Top 100 Healthcare Technology Companies of 2022 by The Healthcare Technology Report. The awardees on this year’s list represent the best in the healthcare technology space, working to find innovative solutions to the most pressing issues in healthcare and making a positive impact on patients’ lives.
The Healthcare Report selected GHX for this honor based on its…
Global Healthcare Exchange (GHX) today shared an update on the company’s Technology group, which is focused on delivering the data, insights and technology providers and suppliers need to thrive in healthcare’s value-based future. GHX’s commitment to advancing innovation includes significant investments in people and technology to simplify the patient-centered business of healthcare to improve outcomes.
"Technology ingenuity is in GHX’s DNA," said CJ Singh, Chief Technology Officer, GHX. "We’ve significantly…
Global Healthcare Exchange (GHX) today shared business highlights from its Cloud portfolio during the first half of the company’s 2022 fiscal year (ended June 30). More than 130 health systems have elected to work with GHX on their cloud migration strategy for supply chain. GHX successfully facilitated more than 80 cloud ERP migrations since 2018 and has been selected to manage more than 50 additional cloud migrations in the next…
Global Healthcare Exchange (GHX) Vendormate today announced that it is launching GHX Vaccine Manager, a new digital solution to help healthcare organizations capture, review and report vaccination information. Leveraging the same tools, expertise and processes Vendormate has been optimizing for nearly two decades, Vaccine Manager helps healthcare organizations streamline compliance with vaccine reporting mandates across employees, contractors and volunteers, and create safer environments for patients, visitors and staff.
"As a…
Global Healthcare Exchange (GHX) today announced it is working with the Healthcare Industry Resiliency Collaborative (HIRC) to help create a more transparent and resilient healthcare supply chain. In joining HIRC, GHX is lending its support for HIRC’s mission to strengthen healthcare supply chains, alongside leading suppliers and providers. GHX brings more than 20 years of supply chain expertise, data-driven insights and innovative technology to the consortium.
"The past two years…
A new survey conducted by Global Healthcare Exchange (GHX) found that senior healthcare leaders in the U.S. are most concerned about staff burnout and labor shortages when it comes to current workforce challenges. To address these issues, 80% of respondents indicated that increasing automation to reduce manual labor is a key strategy for their organization.
Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, it's estimated that the healthcare industry has lost…
Global Healthcare Exchange (GHX) honored the recipients of its 21st annual GHXcellence Awards during the company’s annual GHX Summit awards ceremony yesterday evening in Hollywood, Florida. For more than two decades, the GHXcellence Awards have recognized provider and supplier organizations, and individuals, that are advancing the business of healthcare through complex problem solving, relentless innovation and supply chain leadership.
"The 2021 GHXcellence Award winners embody healthcare at its best by…
Global Healthcare Exchange (GHX) announces that its Vendormate Kiosk has been selected as the "Compliance Management Innovation" winner by the 2022 MedTech Breakthrough Awards program. GHX Vendormate’s self-service Kiosk offers a more efficient facility access experience, helping health systems create safer spaces for patients, staff, visitors and vendors.
In 2021, GHX introduced the Vendormate Kiosk, an integrated mobile app and kiosk solution that offers vendor and visitor check-in with contact-free…
Global Healthcare Exchange (GHX) today announced that GHX Exchange Advantage is available to all suppliers in North America. GHX Exchange Advantage is a comprehensive solution that enables suppliers to build a robust, scalable digital commerce foundation that drives more touchless transactions with their customers. GHX Exchange Advantage helps suppliers create a more efficient transaction experience by leveraging insights throughout the buying process to transform the order-to-cash cycle.
As healthcare continues…
Today, Global Healthcare Exchange (GHX) named nearly 80 healthcare provider and supplier organizations to the 2021 GHX Millennium Club. Since 2015, the Millennium Club honors healthcare organizations that achieved the highest levels of healthcare supply chain automation, generating at least one million automated transactions (including advanced order sets) annually through the GHX Exchange, the industry’s largest cloud-based supply chain network. This year’s honorees will be recognized at an awards celebration…
According to a new consumer survey from Global Healthcare Exchange (GHX), nearly three in five Americans (60%) report being concerned about the safety and security of loved ones in a hospital or medical facility (defined as “safety from physical harm, injury or danger caused by a person”). With incidents of workplace violence in healthcare on the rise across the nation, the survey additionally reveals that approximately 70% of Americans believe…
Global Healthcare Exchange (GHX) today announced additional details of its annual GHX Summit 2022, taking place May 9 - 12, 2022 at the Diplomat Beach Resort in Hollywood, Florida. This marks the 22nd consecutive year of uniting healthcare stakeholders – providers, suppliers, distributors and GPOs – across all levels of the organization, from the C-suite to individual contributors, during four days of learning, collaborating and networking.
“Summit offers a unique…
Global Healthcare Exchange (GHX) has welcomed Dr. Melody Vanoy in the role of Vice President, Diversity and Inclusion. In this capacity, Dr. Vanoy will closely collaborate with the executive team and employees to design and scale GHX’s global diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) strategy. She will create DEI initiatives and best practices that will focus on achieving measurable, sustainable results, including improved diversity representation at all levels of the organization…
Explorer Surgical, a GHX company, has expanded its presence in the pediatric orthopedic medical device space with the announcement of its newest customer, Pega Medical. Specializing in the design, development, evaluation and manufacturing of medical devices for pediatric orthopedics, Pega Medical was founded in 1996 and its implantable devices reach children living with orthopedic conditions in more than 70 countries, including within multiple top-tier children’s hospitals. Pega Medical’s medical device…
Global Healthcare Exchange (GHX) today announced its annual list of the Best 50 supply chains, which recognizes the highest performing healthcare provider organizations in North America. Honored for their work in improving operational performance while driving down costs through supply chain automation, the Best 50 honorees stand out among North America’s premier hospitals for setting the standard for supply chain excellence. The 2021 recipients will be honored at the 22nd…
Global Healthcare Exchange (GHX) today announced it has acquired Tampa, Fla.-based Syft®, a leading provider of AI-enhanced inventory control and end-to-end supply chain management software and services. As a wholly owned subsidiary of GHX, Syft joins GHX’s value-based care division’s growing portfolio of solutions that help modernize the supply chain.
As health systems continue the shift toward value-based care and seek to overcome challenges of COVID-19, they face significant…