ECRI Celebrates Excellence in Healthcare Supply Chain
Twelve U.S. health systems honored for superior supply chain practices
ECRI, a leading nonprofit organization focused on patient safety, has unveiled the winners of its prestigious 2025 Healthcare Supply Chain Excellence Award. This annual recognition highlights outstanding healthcare organizations in the U.S. that exemplify excellence in managing their supply chain while integrating best practice solutions.
According to Tim Browne, Vice President of Supply Chain Solutions at ECRI, the awardees this year demonstrate that supply chain excellence transcends mere cost reduction. "It’s about collaborative efforts, standardization, and making smarter decisions," Browne emphasized. The award-winning organizations showcased their strategies for consolidating vendors, implementing evidence-based product selection to minimize infection risks, and leveraging benchmarking to achieve impressive financial savings.
The following organizations have been recognized as winners of the ECRI 2025 Healthcare Supply Chain Excellence Award:
- Broward Health
- Chesapeake Regional Medical Center
- The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center
- Pomona Valley Hospital Medical Center
- The Queen's Health Systems
- Stanford Medicine Supply Chain
- United Health Services Hospitals, Inc.
- University Hospital
- UChicago Medicine
- University of Missouri Health Care
- Nicklaus Children's Health System
- VCU Health
Now in its fourteenth year, the Healthcare Supply Chain Excellence Award recognizes ECRI clients who effectively use their supply chain services throughout the procurement lifecycle. This recognition encompasses budgeting, benchmarking, technology assessment, and strategic development. Throughout the selection process, ECRI evaluated the candidates' management strategies of capital medical devices and supplies for 2025, assessing their market analytics efforts.
Stuart Morris-Hipkins, Chief Solutions Officer at ECRI, noted that the honorees illustrate how strategic supply chain management is crucial to supporting patient care. "These organizations have proved that making data-driven decisions can yield millions in savings, allowing clinical teams to prioritize what truly matters – their patients. It’s a privilege to recognize their innovation and leadership in this vital area," he stated.
In fact, ECRI clients have identified over $13 billion in savings opportunities annually, utilizing a combination of capital and supply data. Over the past year, ECRI has thoroughly analyzed nearly $86 billion in capital and supply spending. The ECRI group comprises more than 4,000 hospitals, health systems, surgical centers, and medical groups across the United States involved in their strategic sourcing and supply chain programs.
To facilitate better patient outcomes while minimizing clinical spending, ECRI offers integrated technology decision support tools tailored for healthcare organizations, regardless of size or setting. For further inquiries, contact ECRI at (610) 825-6000, ext. 5891.
About ECRI
ECRI stands as an independent, nonprofit authority dedicated to improving the safety, quality, and cost-effectiveness of healthcare practices globally. With a commitment to technology evaluation and safety, ECRI is highly regarded by healthcare professionals and organizations for over fifty-five years. Renowned for its integrity and thoroughness, ECRI operates independently and adheres to strict conflict-of-interest rules. As the only global entity conducting independent medical device evaluations, ECRI also possesses laboratories in North America and the Asia Pacific region. The organization is recognized as an Evidence-Based Practice Center by the U.S. Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality and holds designation as a federally certified Patient Safety Organization by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. ECRI expanded its influence by acquiring The Institute for Safe Medication Practices in 2020 to combat medication errors and acquired The Just Culture Company in 2024 to enhance healthcare workplace cultures, positioning itself among the largest healthcare quality and safety organizations worldwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ECRI Healthcare Supply Chain Excellence Award?
The ECRI Healthcare Supply Chain Excellence Award recognizes U.S. healthcare organizations that demonstrate exceptional supply chain management and best practices.
How are the award winners chosen?
winners are selected based on their effective utilization of supply chain services, budgeting, market analytics, and overall spend management of capital medical devices and supplies.
What does ECRI do?
ECRI is a nonprofit organization focused on improving patient safety and healthcare quality by conducting evaluations and assessments of medical technologies and practices.
Why is supply chain management important in healthcare?
Effective supply chain management is crucial as it directly impacts patient care, operational efficiency, and cost reduction within healthcare organizations.
How can organizations contact ECRI for support?
Healthcare organizations can reach ECRI by calling (610) 825-6000, ext. 5891 for assistance with their supply chain needs.
