Twelve U.S. healthcare organizations have been recognized by ECRI for their excellence in supply chain management, receiving the nonprofit's 2024 Healthcare Supply Chain Excellence Award.

The annual honor highlights hospitals and health systems that have excelled in overall spend management and adopted best practices to improve procurement processes. Participants are evaluated based on their efforts in capital medical device procurement, supply management, service contracts, and other strategic areas.

ECRI analyzed the 2023 data from its clients to select this year’s recipients. “These exemplary organizations have effectively navigated the ongoing challenges in the global supply chain market,” said Dr. Marcus Schabacker, president and CEO of ECRI.
Here is the full list of winners:

• 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

ECRI’s analysis covers $74 billion in supply and capital spending annually, with its clients identifying over $13 billion in potential savings. The award underscores the importance of leveraging data analytics and evidence-based practices to navigate the healthcare supply chain's evolving challenges.

Earlier this year, ECRI named challenges for patients and caregivers using medical devices at home as the most pressing health technology safety hazard for 2024. Reflecting industry trends, the hazards list also includes multiple concerns related to artificial intelligence (AI) and data security.

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