Member owned and operated, HPS is a group purchasing organization that serves the needs of more than 3,000 organizations. A volunteer board of managers ensures that we adhere to strict ethical standards while offering our members expert service and resources.
Using the combined purchasing power of our membership, our advisory committees—made up of member volunteers —are able to obtain competitive contracts and pricing. From food service and hospital equipment, to pens and pencils, to interior design and furniture; you name it, we can assist you in finding your best source to acquire it.
HPS is committed to expanding our members’ purchasing power in ways they never thought possible. Let us give you a helping hand.
FAQS
What does HPS stand for?
HPS is the company’s original acronym from over 60 years ago. The membership has evolved from solely hospitals to include senior living facilities, surgery centers, physician offices, education, senior meals and camps. Today, HPS is an organization that stands behind our member programs and our reputation precedes us.
Who owns HPS?
HPS is owned by our non-profit members.
Who does the decision making?
The Board of Managers consists of health care administrators and school superintendents. This group of decision makers is responsible for the budgets set forth and fiscal decisions of HPS.
How does HPS make money?
The majority of HPS operating revenue is derived from annual dues paid by our members. Additional sources of revenue are received through the Furniture, Finishes and Equipment program and investments.
What areas/states do you serve?
HPS has local representation, region managers, who service our members in the following states: Mich., Ind., Ohio, Penn., Ill., Wis., Kent., Tenn. and Flo.
With that said, many of our members have owned/affiliated sites in other states. Therefore, HPS is able to service these members through our member resource representative team via telesales and support.
How many members does HPS have?
HPS has nearly 3,000 member facilities throughout the Midwest and Southern states.
What associations do you support and what conferences and trade shows do you attend?
HPS is an industry member or exhibitor with many associations across all classes of trade, both at the state and national levels. The list of associations/conferences/trade shows that we support is continually changing and growing. There is a calendar of events on our website that lists upcoming conferences that HPS is involved in.
To inquire if HPS supports a specific association, please contact the member resources department at the HPS office, or email memberresources@hpsnet.com.
Who is MedAssets and why are you an affiliate of them? What does this mean?
MedAssets is a national GPO employing a multi-vendor contracting strategy. They are also a pre-commitment program for a comprehensive contracting solution which helps customers reduce total supply expense in their major spending areas. MedAssets has a wide variety of data and revenue enforcement products available.
In 2003, HPS affiliated with MedAssets in order for HPS members to have access to the MedAssets contract portfolio. Currently, over 90 percent of the nations’ hospitals access some service or product from MedAssets.
HPS health care members utilize this affiliation more than other classes of trade. The benefits members achieve are obtained from their programs such as: pharmacy, medical surgical, laboratory and capital equipment.
HPS Membership
What does membership cost?
HPS is supported by annual membership dues paid by each member which averages $1,000 per year. Membership dues are based on participation in the program – the average return on investment is 5:1.
How am I serviced as a member?
As a member you are assigned a region manager or a member resource representative depending on your type of facility, your geographic location and your specific customer service needs. HPS member development team’s goal is to achieve 100 percent of members contacted each year. Therefore, each member will receive an annual business review, whether it is a personal visit or a scheduled phone conference. Call the HPS office to schedule a business review today!
Who is my HPS representative and how can I request an appointment with them?
Call the HPS Office to determine who is responsible for your membership and request to speak with a member resource representative. They will assist you in connecting with a region manager in your area, or email memberresources@hpsnet.com and request a visit from a region manager.
HPS Program Offerings
Who makes HPS contracting decisions?
HPS is member operated, which means our six advisory committees guide HPS’ contracting decisions. These committees meet quarterly to discuss the HPS contract portfolio they are responsible for, and make decisions on RFP’s to extend or send out, evaluate those in process and decide on contract awards. HPS also has representation on a variety of MedAssets committees, providing input to our national partner.
How do I become a vendor?
Please fill out a vendor application on the HPS website. Each vendor must submit an application, which is then reviewed by the responsible committee.
Is there minimum participation in any program?
HPS is a voluntary program. A facility can join to participate in one contract or many contracts. There are contracts that offer incentives/pricing tiers for commitment.
Do you have an equipment catalog?
Yes, HPS has an equipment catalog and also a search mechanism on our website. Both of these sources sample the types of equipment HPS has to offer. Please contact the HPS office and ask to speak to a customer service representative to discuss your specific equipment needs. Our customer service representatives will assist you in developing specifications and provide you with a price quote on the equipment.
How do you ensure I am getting the right price?
If the vendor is reporting the purchase volume to HPS, then this confirms the vendor recognizes your facility is linked to the HPS contract. In order verify if your facility is receiving the correct price, you would need to send invoices from the vendor to the HPS office (attention: Member Resource Department), or email the invoices to memberresources@hpsnet.com.
How can I get a price evaluation?
Whether you are a current member or a prospective member, pricing evaluations is what our business is all about. Therefore, if you are interested in an evaluation, contact the HPS office and request to speak with a member resource representative or email us at memberresources@hpsnet.com.