AHRMM Launches a New Supply Chain Data Standards Web Site for Healthcare Providers

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CHICAGO, April 2, 2008 — The Association for Healthcare Resource & Materials Management (AHRMM) has launched a new micro Web site for healthcare providers, www.standards.ahrmm.org, focused on supply chain data standards.

“There is a lot of information in today’s marketplace about data standards. AHRMM’s new Web site gives all healthcare providers a single source to receive fundamental information on the standards that will impact their supply chains,” said AHRMM President Mary Ann Michalski.

The Web site features GS1 standards – GLN, GTIN, and GDSN^® – that are used by 90 percent of the companies and organizations around the world, information on the United Nations Standard Products and Services Code^® (UNSPSC^®) and the Unique Device Identifier (UDI) program. It is a starting point for healthcare supply chain professionals to find basic information on data standards, answers to frequently asked questions, useful links, pilot reports and case studies and data exchange.

“Using GS1 standards will help support industry-wide adoption of data standards in the healthcare supply chain and AHRMM is pleased to support this effort,” said AHRMM Executive Director Deborah Sprindzunas. “The first step is for supply chain professionals to become educated about what the data standards are and how they will benefit you, your hospital, and contribute to patient safety and quality.”

GS1 is a non-profit organization that owns the data standards and promotes efficient data exchange for trading partners. GS1 is the parent company of GS1 Healthcare US. Healthcare providers may join GS1 Healthcare US online through AHRMM’s new standards Web site.

For more information, please visit AHRMM’s standards web site at www.standards.ahrmm.org.

About AHRMM
The Association for Healthcare Resource & Materials Management is the leading national association for executives in the healthcare resource and materials management profession. A professional membership group of the American Hospital Association, AHRMM serves more than 4,000 active members. Founded in 1962, AHRMM prepares its members to contribute to the field and advance the profession through networking, education, recognition, and advocacy. For more information, visit www.ahrmm.org.

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