Healthcare members of CHAMPS Group Purchasing (GPO) now have access to a new supply chain solution: Premier SmartPO™, a purchasing and electronic invoicing system.

CHAMPS Group Purchasing (CHAMPS GPO) is proud to announce a partnership with the Cleveland Cavaliers, an extension of CHAMPS GPO’s ongoing work to connect with local leaders and organizations and invest resources to achieve the overall mission of creating strong, healthy communities.

Supply chain specialist CHAMPS Group Purchasing (GPO), a subsidiary of The Center for Health Affairs, recently achieved a significant milestone when its portfolio reached 100 contracts for the first time in the organization’s history.

CHAMPS Group Purchasing is pleased to announce the promotion of Maria Summers to senior director. This move within the organization reflects the enhanced leadership role Summers is taking in the long-term strategic plan of the group purchasing organization (GPO).

Supply chain specialist CHAMPS Group Purchasing (GPO), business affiliate of The Center for Health Affairs, is announcing a new initiative aimed at streamlining and facilitating the contracting process for potential new suppliers. In line with industry best practices, the newly launched CHAMPS GPO contract calendar provides suppliers with advanced notice of when specific contract categories will be reviewed and is another vital tool to ensure CHAMPS members are receiving the best possible pricing from vendors.

Supply chain specialist CHAMPS Group Purchasing (GPO), business affiliate of The Center for Health Affairs, is pleased to announce an expansion of its partnership with Team NEO, a leading Northeast Ohio business development organization.

Supply chain specialist CHAMPS Group Purchasing (GPO), business affiliate of The Center for Health Affairs, and the Council of Smaller Enterprises (COSE), Greater Cleveland’s premier small business expert and the small business arm of Greater Cleveland Partnership (GCP), are pleased to announce a new partnership that will both deliver cost savings and allow their mutual members to reinvest in the local community.

CHAMPS Group Purchasing (GPO), a business affiliate of The Center for Health Affairs, is excited to announce a partnership agreement with Lazurite, a Northeast Ohio-based medical device startup company, to offer Lazurite’s product offerings to members across the United States. The partnership comes after Lazurite was recently awarded 510(k) clearance by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for its ArthroFree™ Wireless Surgical Camera System.

CHAMPS Group Purchasing (GPO), a provider of significant savings on products and services used by businesses every day, is pleased to announce it has surpassed the 20,000 member locations mark as it continues to establish itself as one of the top group purchasing organizations in the United States.

CHAMPS Group Purchasing, a business affiliate of The Center for Health Affairs, is pleased to announce the promotion of five members of its client services team this February. These advancements align the experience and expertise of team members with client needs, enabling CHAMPS to continue to provide the high level of service its group purchasing clients have come to expect.