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More than Healthcare Group Purchasing


For 20+ years, CHAMPS Group Purchasing has leveraged the purchasing power of 20,000+ member locations across the United States.  

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CHAMPS Group Purchasing members save over $40 million annually by partnering with CHAMPS to reach shared goals through consultation, education and collaboration.  

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SUPPLIERS


As a CHAMPS Group Purchasing supplier you will join 100+ suppliers offering high-quality products to 20,000+ CHAMPS member locations nationwide.

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We are supply chain specialists

Our GPO contracts offer significant savings to members in the following product categories:

Medical & Surgical Supplies

Exam Gloves, Sterile Apparel, Sutures, Wound Care Products, More +

Purchased Services

Landscaping, Pest Elimination, Housekeeping Services, More +

Office Supplies & Furniture

Toner, Paper, Breakroom Supplies, Promotional Items, More +

Pharmacy Supplies

Pharmaceuticals, Vaccines, Contrast Media, More +

Facilities & Housekeeping

Janitorial Supplies, Paper Towels & Tissue, Paint, More +

IT & Wireless

PC Hardware & Software, Printers & Copiers, Wireless, More +

Foodservice Products & Services

US Foods - Our Sole Source Partner, Employee Feeding, Bread & Dairy, More +

Lab Supplies

Blood Gas Analyzers, Safety Phlebotomy, Blood Glucose, More +

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So what exactly is a GPO?

Watch below for CHAMPS GPO's answer to this frequently asked question.

WHAT IS A GPO

A GPO, or group purchasing organization, leverages the purchasing power of its membership by aggregating purchasing volume to negotiate discounts with manufacturers and distributors they use every day.

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100+

YEAR HISTORY

With roots that date back to 1916, the history of CHAMPS Group Purchasing is rich. We've been formally known as CHAMPS Group Purchasing for 20+ years, leveraging the purchasing power of 20,000+ member locations across the United States. Together with our national GPO partner Premier, we support member supply chain initiatives through expertise in contract management, aggregation savings, supply chain technology, spend analytics and customized service.

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1916

THE CENTER IS ESTABLISHED

The Center for Health Affairs, CHAMPS Group Purchasing’s nonprofit parent organization originally known as the Cleveland Hospital Council, became the first regional hospital association in the country and a model for similar organizations.

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1918

CLARK BECOMES PURCHASING AGENT

Complementing The Center for Health Affairs’ purpose, “to promote the efficiency of, and cooperation among the various interested hospitals to the end of better meeting the health needs of the community," Guy J. Clark developed The Center’s Cooperative Purchasing Service, one of the first such services in the nation, by building relationships between hospitals and vendors. His innovative approach to group purchasing set the stage for CHAMPS GPO, and led to state and national recognition.

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1980

METROPOLITAN ASSOCIATION PURCHASING SERVICES IS ESTABLISHED

The Center for Health Affairs established Metropolitan Association Purchasing Services (MAPS) to provide a mechanism for group purchasing directors to work cooperatively.

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1992

CHAMPS ESTABLISHES RELATIONSHIP WITH PREMIER INC.

CHAMPS’ relationship with Premier Inc. began 25+ years ago when CHAMPS became one of Premier’s leading healthcare group purchasing affiliate programs. Now, as an owner of Premier, CHAMPS continues to sponsor members from both health and non-health industries, allowing them access to more than 2,500 GPO contracts, $60+ billion in purchasing volume, GPO contract management and unparalleled customer service.

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2008

CLIENT SERVICES EVOLVES

The Client Services Team quickly evolved into a critical aspect of the value CHAMPS provides to customers. The Client Services Team is the essential link to 20,000+ member locations nationwide. They continuously identify and implement methods that assist customers in saving time while increasing their bottom line.

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2014

CHAMPS ADDS CAPSTONE AS AGGREGATION PARTNER

CHAMPS and Capstone Health Alliance combined their strength in customer service and $6+ billion in GPO volume to maximize each members’ bottom line and drive supply-chain efficiencies. This unique collaboration incorporated Capstone’s acute-care expertise and contract aggregation initiatives, as well as CHAMPS’ continuum of care knowledge, non-acute volume and client service model to advance the power of supply chain for the thousands of Premier member locations they serve nationwide.

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2018

CHAMPS LAUNCHES NEW WEBSITE

CHAMPS Group Purchasing launched a new stand-alone website in response to member satisfaction survey responses, creating a better resource for members and suppliers with a clean, modern layout; quick access to important information; links to industry news; and contact information to stay in touch with the CHAMPS GPO team.

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Testimonials

Jenny Erickson

Surgical Materials Coordinator, Walker Surgical Center

"I really appreciate how on top of everything you are. I’d argue that you’re the best GPO account management team ever."

Cindy Wells

CDM, CFPP, Director of Operations, Meals on Wheels Fairfield County

"We have our own CHAMPS Account Manager working non-stop to find more savings."

Bobbie Camp

Director of National Accounts, HARTMANN

"Our CHAMPS contract has opened sales into market segments we do not routinely call on just by having a contract."


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