HealthCareBuyersGroup2007~2008

N.A.P.M. - HOUSTON, INC.
P.O. Box 771203
Houston, TX 77215-1203

Local affiliate of The Institute for Supply Management

Health Care Buyers Group

Updated March 8, 2008

Health Care Buyers Group 2007 - 2008

Chair: Hether C. Benjamin-Brown
UT M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
Phone:713-745-8300
Email: hbenjamin@mdanderson.org

March 26, 2008 Health Care Buyers Group Meeting

Location: 1020 Holcombe, Suite 200
Date: Tuesday December 11, 2007
Time: 11:30-12:30
Topic: Strategic Sourcing in a Healthcare Environment

Seating is limited to the first 25, Lunch will be provided. (Please
RSVP to this email, so we have a good head count for lunch).

Please be aware, you do not have to be an NAPM member to attend these
meetings. They are free of charge, but if you are a member your
attendance is noted towards your membership.

Please forward this email to anyone interested in meeting with the HCBG. In the event you receive this email twice, please enjoy someone really wants you to attend!

Thank you,

Health Care Buyers Group Chair

Hether C. Benjamin
Executive Director, ad-interim
Supply Chain Services
hbenjamin@mdanderson.org
Office: 713/745-8304
Cell: 713/702-8916
Pager: 713/606-1777

Health Care Buyers Group Vice Chair

Ellen Anguiano Aguirre
Sourcing Specialist
Supply Chain Services - Sourcing and Contract Management
UT M. D. Anderson Cancer Center
713-745-8334
f 713-792-8084
p 713-404-2886
e eanguia@mdanderson.org

The Health Care Buyers Group is comprised of individuals in the purchasing departments of their various companies, which are health care industry related. Members represent such organizations as Texas Children's Hospital, UT. M.D. Anderson Cancer Center, University of Texas Health Science Center, Medical Clinic of Houston, Memorial Healthcare, Shriners Hospital, Mann Berkley Eye Center and the medical facilities of Aramco Services.

This group is sponsored by and part of NAPM-Houston but membership in NAPM-Houston is not necessary to participate in this group.

Meetings are held throughout the year, generally on the third Thursday of the month. A guest speaker is present to address topics and/or products of interest to the medical industry. These topics can range from medical vaccines, capital equipment, and even promotional items or services to the industry. A light lunch is provided to all attendees.

2007 - 2008 HealthCare Buyers Group Meeting Schedule Location : M. D. Anderson Cancer Center 11:30 A.M. - 12:30 P.M.
	Date	Topic
	12/11/2007	Getting Value from a GPO Relationship
	01/23/2008	Go Green
	03/26/2008	Strategic Sourcing in a Healthcare Environment
	05/21/2008	Hand Washing Protocols for Non-Patient Staff
	06/25/2008	Pulse Oximetry Solutions

Please contact Hether Benjamin-Brown at the email address and/or phone number listed below if you are interested in attending one of our sessions.

Chair: Hether C. Benjamin-Brown
UT M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
Phone:713-745-8300

Email: hbenjamin@mdanderson.org

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