Kelly Love
TPC’s 2023 Triumph: Surpassing $70 Million in ...
TPC’s 2023 Triumph: Surpassing $70 Million in Value for Members
Kelly Love
The Benefits of Partnership over Acquisition ...
The Benefits of Partnership over Acquisition for Rural Hospitals
Kelly Love
The Potential of AI in Healthcare for Clinical ...
The Potential of AI in Healthcare for Clinical and Operational Outcomes
Kelly Love
Anticipated Community-Based Healthcare Trends ...
Anticipated Community-Based Healthcare Trends in 2023
Kelly Love
TPC Membership Leadership Thrives Again in a ...
TPC Membership Leadership Thrives Again in a Challenging Year

TPC Drives Value to Support the Core Mission of Independent Community Hospitals

TPC Drives Value to Support the Core Mission of Independent Community Hospitals

Independent hospitals are committed to long-term care of the patients in their communities – and TPC is committed to helping those hospitals realize system value through standardization, utilization and pricing strategies that enhance their operational, financial and clinical performance. By taking a close look at all the non-labor spend of a hospital and leveraging the combined volume of all Members, TPC is able to achieve significant cost savings above and beyond what many hospitals are able to achieve on their own.

Proven Techniques for Reining In Supply Chain Costs

Proven Techniques for Reining In Supply Chain Costs

Healthcare delivery in the United States is experiencing a period of extreme flux and uncertainty that is combining to escalate costs. It is compounded by a healthcare supply chain which is vast, complex and plagued with inefficiencies. Supply costs can account for 25-30% of a hospital’s operating budget. Supplies relate directly to the patient experience, making it difficult to always settle for the least expensive option. Consequently, hospitals are continually faced with the challenge of decreasing supply chain costs without compromising patient care. 

How Community-Based Hospitals Can Remain Independent and Continue to Serve

How Community-Based Hospitals Can Remain Independent and Continue to Serve

If you feel like there are fewer community hospitals today than there used to be, it’s not just your imagination. Statistics show that in 1975 there were 7,156 hospitals in the U.S.; today that number has fallen to under 5,600 facilities. While the American Hospital Association classifies 4,840 of these as community hospitals, many may still be affiliated with a larger network or system. Very few community hospitals are true standalone, independent facilities. Which begs the question, in an increasingly volatile healthcare marketplace, is further decline in the number of hospitals imminent, and are those standalone independents at risk of becoming obsolete? Let’s take a look.