CHAMPS Group Purchasing is pleased to recognize Matthew Fikaris, director of dining services at Laurel Lake, a CHAMPS GPO member, for being recognized with a Premier Foodservice 2019 Illuminating Excellence Award.

Brian Lane has been named the new president and CEO of The Center for Health Affairs, CHAMPS Group Purchasing and CHAMPS Oncology, effective May 15.

On Tuesday, April 2, CHAMPS Group Purchasing launched My CHAMPS GPO, a private portal that allows CHAMPS GPO members access to contract information, spend reports and other helpful resources.

On Friday, March 1, Betty Desatnik retired from CHAMPS Group Purchasing after more than 32 years with the organization.

On Friday, Feb. 22, CHAMPS Group Purchasing's non-profit parent organization, The Center for Health Affairs, held their 2019 Service Awards Breakfast was held at the Crown Plaza Cleveland at Playhouse Square.

CHAMPS GPO Vice President Tracy Wise will serve on a panel for Capstone suppliers at their 2018 Annual Forum.

On Tuesday, May 15, CHAMPS Group Purchasing released “What is a GPO” on its YouTube channel. The

On Friday, March 30, 2018, CHAMPS GPO launched its new group purchasing website, champsgpo.com, separate from their parent organization, CHAMPS Healthcare.

CHAMPS Group Purchasing is now offering its members a new MIPS reporting tool called MIPSwizard®.

On Friday, March 2, CHAMPS Group Purchasing announced one addition to its GPO team and two internal promotions.