Frequently Asked Questions

AdvantageTrust, a division of HealthTrust Performance Group, is a group purchasing organization (GPO) that provides non-acute care sites with access to the same contracts utilized by some of the largest healthcare systems in the nation. Our medical supply and pharmaceutical distribution partners specialize in serving non-acute market segments, offering low units of measure and timely committed schedules for delivery.

A group purchasing organization (GPO) is an entity that leverages the collective buying power of its members to secure discounted prices on goods and services. GPOs negotiate improved contracts with suppliers and manufacturers, helping their members reduce costs.

There is no cost to join AdvantageTrust, and enrollment is easy! Become an active member in just 72 hours and start accessing unmatched pricing right away.

AdvantageTrust welcomes any healthcare facility that provides care outside of the hospital setting. Examples include but are not limited to: Ambulatory Surgery Centers, Physician Private Practice Offices, Long-Term Care Facilities, Home Health Organizations, Behavioral Health Organizations, Urgent Cares, Rehabilitation Centers, Labs, Diagnostic Centers, Hospice, and Non-Profit Organizations.

Our members are solely committed to AdvantageTrust as their exclusive, national GPO. Because of this, suppliers reward AdvantageTrust with the best pricing.

We will work with your current vendors that are not part of our contract portfolio to ensure that you have pricing coverage during transition. We will then work with you to map out a conversion plan to move those contracts to AdvantageTrust during the next 6-12 months.

Due to our large volume and committed model, members can generally expect to save 8–12 percent on supplies depending on their purchasing mix.

No competitor can match our scale, which includes our affiliation with six of the top ten integrated delivery networks (IDNs). This scale ensures that our membership can drive the marketplace through contract adoption and value creation.

The enrollment process is straight-forward and simple. Once processed, electronic membership documents will be sent for your online signature through DocuSign®. Generally, the membership process takes less than one week. After receiving your signature, you will be provided with your AdvantageTrust GPOID (an identification number specific to your facility that allows vendors to verify access to our discounted pricing). Our customer service team will work closely with your distributor and your staff to assure our pricing is extended to your facility.

We pursue a rigorous product vetting and approval process led by experienced supply chain executives and clinical advisory boards. The process ensures alignment to the highest quality products at the industry’s best prices.

We aggregate the purchasing power of 1,600 acute-care hospitals and the largest health systems in the U.S. to generate one best price for all. Unlike other GPOs, there is no further local or regional negotiation needed to receive optimal value on core commodities—resulting in double-digit savings on the exact products from the same vendors you are using today, and returning valuable time to you to concentrate on mission-critical initiatives.

Yes. Concern for the environment is an important consideration in most purchasing decisions. At the heart of our sustainability initiative is our Environmentally Preferable Purchasing (EPP) program, which identifies key product or service attributes that may have an impact on the environment and human health. We have a member-led Environmental Sustainability Network to review EPP questions as part of the supplier selection process.

We have dedicated resources available to answer your questions and learn more about the AdvantageTrust program. Our team can be contacted through email at atmembership@advantagetrustpg.com or by phone at 877.659.2159.