Case Study: Oregon Health & Science University achieves 20% savings on shoulder devices with GHX Lumere

OHSU Saves 20% on Shoulder Devices through Evidence-Based Pricing

Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU) was facing a challenge with its orthopedic surgery costs, as surgeons were using different vendors' shoulder implant systems. The small order volume for these devices had caused the category to be overlooked by the supply chain team, which was focused on larger-volume spending. To address this, OHSU partnered with GHX and utilized the vendor's GHX Lumere Category Optimization solution to identify a savings opportunity.

GHX provided the clinical evidence and data analytics needed to challenge vendor pricing. Armed with this information, OHSU administrators and physicians collaboratively negotiated with the vendors, arguing that the premium prices were not clinically justified. This strategy led to a significant 20% savings, amounting to over $400,000, on the organization's $2 million annual spend for shoulder devices without having to consolidate to a single vendor.

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