CONNECTING CONTRACTS FOR OPTIMAL VALUE

Cost efficiency remains central to ARC’s operational strategy. Provista supports this goal by offering a range of contracts with competitive pricing.

“By comparing Provista contracts, we ensure that we’re getting the best value,” Breffle notes. “Having these contract comparisons enforces our decision-making process, helping us evaluate vendor offerings against our budget and operational needs. For example, when we look at our sterile processing department, The Provista Capital Equipment consultants have access to better pricing for those needs than we can get otherwise. We can access that pricing tier and save.”

By leveraging Provista contracts for STERIS medical products, for instance, ARC achieved savings beyond published contracted prices. In addition to immediate cost savings, the partnership with Provista enables rebates that directly benefit ARC’s bottom line.

“We’ve connected more contracts through Provista and as a result, achieved a higher rebate tier, which helps with our annual cost savings initiatives,” Breffle says. “We’ve started growing and connecting all of those contracts and now our rebates have more than doubled in the last two years.”

SAVING MONEY ON A DAILY BASIS

Provista offers contracts to meet ARC’s needs, from clinical supplies, pharmacy vaccines and med-surg items to new implementations like electric vehicle (EV) charging stations and IT hardware. Likewise, contracts cover infrastructure and building needs, such as flooring and HVAC systems.

Provista provides ARC with a recommended list of equipment with suppliers’ model numbers, part numbers and additional details for items that are needed. “This really reinforces our decision-making process because we can look at different vendors,” Breffle says.   

ARC recently purchased two mammogram machines through a Provista contract and achieved significant savings. It’s now looking to move more purchases to Provista.

“We’re trying to move all of our office furniture to a new distributor and bring all that spend back to Provista. Provista is helping us by connecting our contracts,” Breffle says. “I think that’s the biggest thing—we’re accessing the contracts we need, which overall saves us money every day.”

HAVING A VOICE IN PROVISTA CONTRACTS

Breffle is a member of Provista’s non-acute council— a role that gives her an opportunity to collaborate with members of healthcare organizations to share issues and discuss solutions.

“We talk about the challenges we’re seeing in the market or even challenges with supplies,” she says. “It’s good to collaborate with other organizations and get a better understanding of what their processes are like. And perhaps by sharing those processes, maybe our organization can improve upon our own processes.”

Being on the council also allows Breffle to advocate for new contract categories, such as water purification systems required for sterile processing. It also keeps ARC connected to emerging cost-saving opportunities. Similarly, Breffle attended a summit in September hosted by Provista contracting partner Vizient and found tangible value in the event.

“I recommended our CEO attend the summit next year because I think we’re not taking advantage of all of the opportunities that are provided by Provista,” she explains.

ACHIEVING ONGOING VALUE THROUGH A STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP

Using Provista partnerships, expertise and diverse contracts has helped improve ARC’s ability to manage project timelines effectively, procure high-quality equipment and ensure facilities are built to meet patient needs. The benefits enabled by Provista extend beyond immediate cost savings to drive long-term operational value.  

As ARC continues expanding into advanced radiology and opening new surgery centers, being a Provista member will provide ongoing and essential support for ARC’s mission to serve its community and grow with the evolving healthcare landscape. Looking forward, Breffle plans to expand ARC’s relationship with Provista.

“Provista helps us with our cost savings initiatives each year. We have a goal of what we’d like to save, and we really strive to access Provista contracts in every category,” she says. “That will help us achieve our annual savings goal.”

Another benefit of working with Provista is the collaborative and supportive environment it fosters. “We have great support from the Provista team,” Breffle points out. “We have a good relationship with Provista. I think it will grow.”