Asheville, North Carolina, February 25, 2015 – Capstone Health Alliance is proud to announce the addition of Thomas Health System of West Virginia. Thomas Health System is comprised of Thomas Memorial Hospital, a 260-bed acute care facility in South Charleston, and Saint Francis Hospital, a 119-bed acute care facility located in Charleston, West Virginia. The two non-profit facilities strive to bring innovative and cost-effective health care to the Kanawha Valley.
Kevin L. Jividien, System Director of Supply Chain & Orthopedic Service Line says “This agreement with Capstone Health Alliance will allow the Thomas Health System to enjoy the buying power and quality advantages of a large IDN, while maintaining our identity as a community and faith based provider of care.”
About Capstone Health Alliance
Capstone Health Alliance is a regional purchasing organization of healthcare members that includes more than 125 hospitals in states across the Eastern region spanning to the mid-west. Capstone’s contracting strategy allows hospitals of various sizes and locations to substantially improve their cost savings opportunities through the power of aggregation & collaboration. Capstone delivers quantifiable savings and actionable data that enable better supply chain decisions for our member healthcare facilities. In addition to cost savings initiatives, Capstone members collaborate to share best practices and pursue resource utilization initiatives, all with the intent of improving cost, quality and outcomes in patient care.
Capstone works closely with Premier, its primary GPO partner, to support members in cost savings and quality initiatives. While there are no geographic or size limitations for membership, Capstone welcomes members who are supportive of the mission and vision of the alliance, understanding that collaboration goes hand in hand with aggregation for the continued success of the group.
About Thomas Health System
On January 1, 2007, Thomas Health System, Inc., purchased Saint Francis Hospital. The health system was formed to forge a partnership based on the strength of two established hospitals, Thomas Memorial and Saint Francis. Each hospital is governed by its own board of trustees. An additional board of trustees—made up of members of both hospital boards—oversees Thomas Health System, Inc. The main focus, within the Thomas Health System, is to maintain the highest standard of service, while continuing the missions of both hospitals of being the first choice for those in need of healthcare.
