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GHX Announces the 2024 GHXcellence Award Winners

On May 16, 2025, the Global Healthcare Exchange (GHX) hosted the annual GHXcellence Awards ceremony at the GHX Summit in Atlanta, GA. This yearly event celebrates organizations and individuals who are making significant strides in the healthcare sector, particularly in strengthening and innovating supply chains crucial for patient care.

Tina Vatanka Murphy, President and CEO of GHX, emphasized the importance of purpose-driven action in healthcare saying, > "Our 2024 GHXcellence Award winners show what's possible when purpose drives action. They are strengthening healthcare's foundation, advancing patient care, and building the resilient supply chains healthcare demands today—and will depend on even more in the future."

Award Winners

This year’s event highlighted the achievements of numerous recipients across various categories. The organizational awards recognized partnerships that demonstrated exceptional collaboration:

• - Collaboration & Partnership: _Northwestern Medicine and Medline_

- Key Contributors: Tabitha Welsh (MMIS Director, Northwestern Medicine) and Brian Harty (Executive Account Director, Medline)

• - Elevating the Clinically Integrated Supply Chain: _Corewell Health_

- Key Contributor: Julie Bulson (Business Assurance)

• - Innovation in Healthcare Supply Chain: _MultiCare Health System_

- Key Contributor: Joe LaFrance (Business Process Engineer)

• - Operational Excellence in Healthcare Supply Chain: _MUSC Health_

- Key Contributors: Austin Zoeller (Associate CSCO), Brandon Droz (AVP Supply Chain), and Jenna Hall (Director of Procurement)

• - Sustainability in the Healthcare Supply Chain: _Providence_

Individual achievements were also honored, highlighting the leadership of distinct figures in the industry:

• - Supply Chain Leadership – Provider: _Marisa Farabaugh_, Chief Supply Chain Officer, AdventHealth
• - Supply Chain Leadership – Supplier: _Michael Oliver_, Chief Information Officer, The Claflin Company

The merit-based awards showcased a range of organizations, selecting winners based on GHX performance metrics. Categories included:

• - Provider of the Year - Large: _Loma Linda University Health_
• - Provider of the Year - Medium: _Children's of Alabama_
• - Provider of the Year - Small: _Southwest General Health Center_
• - Provider of the Year - Canadian: _The Hospital for Sick Children_
• - Supplier of the Year - Large: _Boston Scientific_
• - Supplier of the Year - Medium: _Cordis_
• - Supplier of the Year - Canadian: _Stryker_

Elizabeth Eisenberg, Director of Clinical Value Analysis at Scripps Health Supply Chain Management, reflected on the impact of the winners, noting, > "Our 2024 cohort of GHXcellence Award winners embody the spirit of bold collaboration and innovative leadership, essential for transforming healthcare." She added that these leaders not only improve patient outcomes but also ensure that every community has access to quality care.

The selection committee comprised GHX executives and esteemed healthcare thought leaders, such as:

• - Elizabeth Eisenberg (MSN, RN, CVAHP)
• - Todd Nelson (FHFMA, MBA)

About GHX

The Global Healthcare Exchange is dedicated to enhancing healthcare efficiency by fostering intelligent supply chain solutions powered by AI and cloud technologies. For over 25 years, GHX has collaborated with various healthcare entities—providers, suppliers, distributors, and government agencies—aiming to cut down on waste in the industry while fortifying the economic groundwork necessary for effective care delivery. To learn more about GHX’s platform and insights, visit www.ghx.com and explore The Healthcare Hub.

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