FAQs

Q: How do I contact Advocate Health Supply Chain Alliance (AHSCA)?
A: Select Contact Us

Q: What makes Advocate Health Supply Chain Alliance different from other Group Purchasing Organizations?
A: Advocate Health Supply Chain Alliance is dedicated to providing high levels of commitment to its suppliers and achieving high levels of product standardization within those contracts to deliver best-in-class costs savings to Members. 

Q: How is this commitment achieved?
A: Each Member makes a commitment to purchase at least 90% of its product requirements for products available under committed monitored AHSCA contracts. The direct involvement of Member in contract decisions ensures that the products selected meet quality and service requirements.

Q: What is the geographic scope of Advocate Health Supply Chain Alliance?
A: Advocate Health Supply Chain Alliance currently has Members in North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Alabama, Wisconsin, and Illinois. 

Q: What criteria does Advocate Health Supply Chain Alliance use to select contracts?
A: The proposal providing the best total value to AHSCA participants is selected and evaluated by the Members. The total value is the combination of product or service quality, service and overall value.

Q: Are Advocate Health Supply Chain Alliance participants members of any other Group Purchasing Organizations?
A: Advocate Health Supply Chain Alliance and its participants are members of Premier, Inc. AHSCA may select certain Premier contracts for use by the Members.