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Benefits of Membership: Cost Savings

The Group Purchasing Program

OSHN group purchasing program assists in reducing supply and service costs for hospitals, clinics, and physician practices. Material managers work closely with business partners Novation and Owens & Minor to standardize products and maximize cost savings.

The Value Analysis Program

Value Analysis Program identifies cost savings opportunities in operational, clinical, and product areas. Overall goal of the program is reduce supply expense without negatively impacting patient care. Value Analysis Facilitator works across the network and with individual members to identify and implement cost savings initiatives.