Helia Care and Lifepoint Health Revolutionize Healthcare Transactions with New Solution
Transforming Healthcare Procurement
On May 28, 2025, Helia Care proudly announced the successful completion of a system-wide rollout of its innovative transaction network solution in partnership with Lifepoint Health. This strategic move marks a significant transition away from the outdated, cumbersome methods of purchasing medical devices that have historically plagued healthcare systems.
Helia Care offers a SaaS-based solution designed to streamline interactions between healthcare providers, suppliers, and distributors, significantly reducing the inefficiencies associated with the conventional 'bill-only' transaction model. This traditional system often results in high costs and extensive time delays in healthcare procurement, eventually impacting patient care.
Streamlined Processes Yield Immediate Results
The new network-based approach provided by Helia Care enables a seamless digital handshake between suppliers and providers. This aligns their data upfront, mitigating the potential for discrepancies and misunderstandings that normally arise post-transaction. Jay Kirkpatrick, Vice President of Supply Chain Operations at Lifepoint Health, reflected on these improvements, stating that within just two months of adopting the Helia Care system, Lifepoint was able to reduce its not-on-contract spend by a remarkable 50%. This achievement was particularly notable as it was accomplished without the need to integrate the solution into their Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system immediately.
Kirkpatrick added, “Our future plans include integrating Helia Care into our ERP system. This will not only enhance our transaction efficiencies but also significantly reduce our procure-to-pay costs. By eliminating outdated practices, we are fully embracing a more efficient procurement model.”
Overcoming Legacy Challenges
One of the major issues faced by healthcare procurement teams has been the complications involved in bill-only transactions, which typically require payment after equipment or supplies have already been used. This retrospective system lacks the upfront alignment between buyer and seller, complicating the reconciliation process significantly.
Helia Care’s CEO, Grant Siders, emphasized the transformative impact of their solution. He noted, “Even without the full integration, the Helia Care system produces substantial improvements in procurement. Once fully integrated with hospital ERP systems, it offers a one-click solution that modernizes the entire transaction process.”
This new model not only accelerates payment to suppliers but also enables healthcare providers to cut expenses effectively. By creating a more coherent supplier-provider network, Helia Care has successfully addressed the pre-transaction alignment that enables faster payments and greater cost savings.
Pioneering Change in Healthcare Procurement
As the healthcare industry evolves, transitioning to new procurement paradigms is crucial for improving operational efficiencies. Helia Care stands at the forefront of this evolution, actively collaborating with health systems and medical device suppliers nationwide to redefine how medical supplies are procured and managed.
The success of Helia Care’s transaction network illustrates a growing recognition within the healthcare industry: that the right technological solutions can lead to meaningful improvements in both cost structure and patient care delivery. With Lifepoint Health as a pioneering partner, Helia Care is set to reshape the future landscape of healthcare procurement.
In conclusion, Helia Care and Lifepoint Health's collaborative effort showcases a forward-thinking approach to solving longstanding challenges in healthcare purchasing. This partnership not only enhances transaction efficiency but also serves as a model for other organizations seeking to modernize their procurement processes in an ever-evolving healthcare environment.