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Introduction

PartsSource has recently introduced significant enhancements to its Asset Uptime capabilities, particularly within the PartsSource PRO® platform. These advancements aim to assist healthcare systems in optimizing their clinical asset performance and maximizing their operational capacity amidst increasingly complex healthcare environments. This new functionality will be showcased at the AAMI eXchange in Denver, scheduled for May 29–June 1, 2026.

Benefits of Asset Uptime

The enhanced Asset Uptime features provide health technology management (HTM) leaders with a comprehensive, real-time view of critical clinical equipment across their facilities. For instance, the Asset Explorer functionality displays urgent equipment issues such as hard down statuses and planned maintenance in a user-friendly, color-coded manner. Additionally, the Asset Health Record provides a unified source of truth, offering instant access to essential operational data, including service history and performance metrics.

These updates are the result of PartsSource's ongoing initiative launched in 2025, designed to elevate healthcare systems from fragmented, localized equipment management to a more integrated enterprise approach. With healthcare demands rising due to an increasing patient population and a shortage of hospital capacities, these innovations are timely and critical.

Industry Collaboration

The new features were developed in collaboration with ten leading healthcare systems. They bring insights into over 255,000 unique clinical assets spread across 460 sites, comprising more than 14,300 beds nationwide. This pioneering, data-driven technology enables clinical operations and supply chain teams to effectively manage the health and maintenance of equipment in diverse care environments involving multiple vendors.

Case Study: MultiCare Health System

An exemplary case illustrating the efficacy of these enhancements is MultiCare Health System, which encompasses 14 hospitals and nearly 300 clinics throughout Washington State. With a sprawling 600-mile area to cover, managing a vast number of clinical assets was challenging without a unified oversight mechanism. By implementing Asset Uptime alongside its CMMS, MultiCare achieved a centralized view of its clinical asset environment.

Don Davenport, the Clinical Engineering Manager at MultiCare, stated, "Asset Uptime gives my team a centralized pane of glass into asset performance across the system with visibility to what's critical, what's down, and what's due for preventive maintenance." The centralized approach not only enhances operational efficiency but also positively affects service costs and lifecycle decision-making.

Cutting-Edge Features

The new capabilities of Asset Uptime are fortified by AI-driven insights. This includes an Asset Health Record that aggregates disparate data, allowing HTM professionals to prioritize operational requirements and visualize the impact of real-time clinical technology on both uptime and downtime across various care settings. Key features include:

• - Mission-Critical Device Workflow: Identifying critical equipment issues to prioritize resources effectively.
• - Reducing Avoidable Downtime: Using predictive alerts to detect potential failures early.
• - Automated Service Workflow: Streamlining service requests and work orders connected to parts and servicing.

Philip Settimi, MSE, MD, President and CEO of PartsSource, highlighted, "As healthcare environments become more capacity constrained, health systems need a more strategic way to monitor, maintain, and manage medical devices across enterprises. AI and machine learning are critical to making data-driven decisions and enhancing operational coordination."

Service Integration

Another layer of innovation in PartsSource’s approach is the integration of its various services. The 'PartsSource Platform for Clinical Technology' combines different product offerings aimed at improving the management of clinical assets. This includes:

• - Parts Management: Ensuring timely access to high-quality supplies and reducing downtime.
• - Service Optimization: Offering a digital alternative to traditional service methods that control costs and improve service efficiency.
• - Operational Insights: Empowering teams with workforce intelligence and targeted training, further enhancing asset uptime.

Conclusion

The interconnected strategies enabled by PartsSource’s Asset Uptime capability not only enhance the operational readiness of healthcare systems but also ensure increased clinical capacity. These developments will be prominently featured during the PartsSource's educational session at AAMI eXchange, demonstrating how AI and predictive insights can unlock asset availability. As the demand for efficient healthcare rises, these advancements may represent a critical shift toward improving patient care and operational excellence across the healthcare landscape.

Visit PartsSource at AAMI eXchange: Participants can explore these innovations at exhibit #432 during the event. For organizations aiming to elevate their clinical asset management, PartsSource’s new features present a timely and effective solution.