Expert CT Resource to Aid Buyers

by Barbara Kram, Editor | February 12, 2008

The Broadlane Live Group Buy consists of three parts:

1. Technology-Each supplier is evaluated using specific criteria and scoring methods developed by the purchasing customers.
2. Service-Service is evaluated separately using objective, measurable criteria established by the purchasing customers.

Training and education based on your needs

Stay up to date with the latest training to fix, troubleshoot, and maintain your critical care devices. GE HealthCare offers multiple training formats to empower teams and expand knowledge, saving you time and money

3. Total Cost of Ownership-Broadlane provides a financial analysis based on equipment, warranty and service costs, based on the depreciable life of the equipment as determined by the participating customers.

If you are interested in participating in any of the three options at the Broadlane Live Group Buy, please visit www.broadlane.com/groupbuyad.html, or contact Patricia Coffey at 866.276.2356, ext. 7520 or patricia.coffey@broadlane.com.

About ECRI Institute
ECRI Institute, a nonprofit organization, dedicates itself to bringing the discipline of applied scientific research to healthcare to uncover the best approaches to improving patient care. As pioneers in this science for 40 years, ECRI Institute marries experience and independence with the objectivity of evidence-based research. ECRI Institute is designated a Collaborating Center of the World Health Organization and an Evidence-based Practice Center by the U.S. Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality. For more information, please visit www.ecri.org.

About Broadlane
Broadlane is a leading supply chain services company serving thousands of acute care hospitals,
ambulatory care facilities, physician practices and other healthcare providers throughout the United States.
Broadlane provides comprehensive supply chain services including:

* High-powered national & custom contracting
* Innovative Procurement Services & technology
* Informatics - benchmarking, analytics and reporting
* Deep clinical & operational expertise
* "High-touch" client service

Broadlane's clients include leading providers such as Advocate Health Care, Ascension Health, CHRISTUS Health, Continuum Health Partners, Kaiser Permanente, Kindred Healthcare, MedCath Corporation, New Hanover Regional Medical Center, Sisters of Charity of Leavenworth Health System, St. Luke's Episcopal Health System, Tenet Healthcare, The Health Alliance of Greater Cincinnati, Universal Health Services, US Oncology, UMass Memorial Health Care and William Beaumont Hospitals.

The company is headquartered in Dallas with offices in California, New York and Ohio. For more information, visit www.broadlane.com.

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