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June 18, 2018

Gerboc to Give NECRA Educational Presentation

Event Date: August 23, 2018
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April 05, 2018

CHAMPS Oncology Releases Video to Celebrate 2018 National Cancer Registrars Week

Event Date: April 09, 2018
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April 02, 2018 (Cleveland)

CHAMPS Oncology Launches Twitter Contest

On Monday, April 2, CHAMPS Oncology launched a Twitter contest to promote their new account. All of CHAMPS Oncology’s existing and new Twitter followers will be entered to win an Amazon Echo. The winner w ... read more

March 30, 2018 (Cleveland)

CHAMPS Launches New Group Purchasing Website

On Friday, March 30, 2018, CHAMPS GPO launched its new group purchasing website, champsgpo.com, separate from their parent organization, CHAMPS Healthcare. The new CHAMPS Group Purchasing website comes as a res ... read more

March 26, 2018 (Cleveland, OH)

CHAMPS Oncology Presents on CoC Guidelines at CalvertHealth

CHAMPS Oncology was invited to present on the CoC guidelines during CalvertHealth’s strategic direction planning retreat on Friday, March 2. The CHAMPS Oncology team including Vice President Toni Hare, RH ... read more

February 22, 2018 (Cleveland)

19 Employees Honored at 2018 Service Awards

On Thursday, Feb. 22, The Center for Health Affairs / CHAMPS Healthcare's 2018 Service Awards Breakfast was held at the Crown Plaza Cleveland at Playhouse Square. The ceremony honored 19 individuals for their y ... read more

February 12, 2018 (Cleveland)

The Center and CHAMPS Promote Myers and Wise

On Wednesday, Feb. 7, The Center for Health Affairs and CHAMPS Healthcare’s Interim President & CEO Phil Mazanec announced two organizational changes at an all-team member meeting: Yolandi Myers, S ... read more

December 19, 2017 (Cleveland)

CHAMPS Oncology Announces Strategic Priorities

CHAMPS Oncology formally announced their new strategic priorities during an all-team meeting last week. During the meeting, Tim Jarm, president and CEO presented The Center for Health Affairs and CHAMPS Healthc ... read more

December 18, 2017 (Cleveland)

New SOC Code Recognizes Critical Role of Cancer Registrars

CHAMPS Oncology is pleased to announce the Bureau of Labor Statistics has established a new Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) code for health information technologists and medical registrars. This SOC ... read more

December 15, 2017 (Cleveland)

CHAMPS Launches New Social Media Accounts

CHAMPS Healthcare, which has been active on social media since 2011, has launched new social media accounts designed specifically for its CHAMPS Group Purchasing and CHAMPS Oncology business lines. These new so ... read more

September 06, 2017 (Cleveland, OH)

OHIMA Features CHAMPS Oncology Blog Post

The Ohio Health Information Management Association (OHIMA) features CHAMPS Oncology’s blog post “5 Tips for a Remote Interview” on their blog. In the blog focused on interview best practices, ... read more

August 28, 2017 (Cleveland, OH)

CHAMPS Healthcare Named One of NorthCoast 99’s Best Places to Work in Northeast Ohio

CHAMPS Healthcare is proud to be recognized by ERC as one of NorthCoast 99’s best places to work in Northeast Ohio. NorthCoast 99 is an annual recognition program that recognizes great places to work for ... read more

July 31, 2017 (Cleveland)

CHAMPS Oncology Introduces New Director of Client Operations

Earlier this month, CHAMPS Oncology welcomed Vontyna Smith, MPA, director of client operations, to its team. In her new role, she is responsible for… Ensuring operational effectiveness and function ... read more

June 30, 2017 (Cleveland)

Journal of Registry Management Publishes Casefinding Article by CHAMPS Oncology

CHAMPS Oncology is pleased to reveal its featured article “An Easier Way to Manage Casefinding” in NCRA’s Journal of Registry Management – Spring 2017 Issue. Casefinding is the systemati ... read more

June 29, 2017 (Cleveland)

CHAMPS Oncology Launches New Responsive Website

CHAMPS Oncology has launched its new responsive website at champsoncology.com. The enhanced website now boasts a streamlined look, along with responsive design functionality allowing visitors to browse CHA ... read more

March 14, 2017 (Cleveland)

CHAMPS Establishes Partnership with Intermountain Healthcare

CHAMPS Oncology is pleased to announce its new strategic partnership with the Oncology Clinical Program at Intermountain Healthcare. Through this newly established partnership, CHAMPS Oncology will ensure the s ... read more

March 13, 2017 (Cleveland, OH)

CHAMPS Oncology Now Filling Certified Tumor Registrar Jobs

CHAMPS Oncology is looking to grow their team and fill certified tumor registrar jobs. For more than 40 years, CHAMPS has worked to raise the bar for the cancer registry profession. Their team of experienced CT ... read more

March 13, 2017 (Cleveland, OH)

CHAMPS Oncology to Share Expertise During Healthcare Conferences

CHAMPS Oncology will share their expertise during various healthcare conferences throughout the next few weeks. With more than 40 years of experience, CHAMPS Oncology is a proven leader in providing cancer regi ... read more

December 16, 2016 (Cleveland)

CHAMPS and Secure Document Alliance Announce Custom Contract for Hard Document Shredding

CHAMPS Group Purchasing and Secure Document Alliance (SDA) recently announced its three-year contract for hard document shredding, purge services and media drive destruction. This new custom contract is availab ... read more

December 15, 2016 (Cleveland, Ohio)

Client Contract Performance Reports Developed

CHAMPS Oncology Develops Client Contract Performance Reports CHAMPS Oncology has developed contract performance reports to identify, illustrate and quantify the cancer registry services, operational processes ... read more

November 30, 2016 (Cleveland)

New Piece Reveals Differential to Cancer Programs

CHAMPS Oncology recently revealed a new piece that defines their differential to cancer programs and the cancer registry industry. CHAMPS understands the priorities of cancer program administrators, clinicians ... read more

November 28, 2016 (Cleveland)

CoC Cancer Program Standards to be Implemented in 2017

In order to receive and maintain Commission on Cancer accreditation, cancer programs must meet certain requirements and guidelines for CoC cancer program standards each year. Cancer programs must be in complian ... read more

October 13, 2016 (Cleveland, Oh)

CHAMPS Group Purchasing and Technology Install Partners Launch Contract for Security, Nurse Call and Structured Cabling

CHAMPS Group Purchasing launched a three-year agreement with Cleveland-based Technology Install Partners. This new custom contract is available, without restrictions, to CHAMPS’ 7,000+ member locations na ... read more

September 06, 2016 (Cleveland)

CHAMPS Releases Article on Supplier Diversity

On Tuesday, Sept. 6, 2016, CHAMPS Group Purchasing released an article on supplier diversity authored by Field Services Director Ron Esker. The article is the first of a series to be released regularly by CHAMP ... read more

September 06, 2016 (Cleveland)

CHAMPS Group Purchasing and Texas Health Resources Launch Contract for Outsourced Supply Chain Data Base Administration

CHAMPS Group Purchasing announces the launch of a three-year custom contract with Texas Health Supply Chain Services (THSCS) for Outsourced Supply Chain Data Base Administration, procurement services, integrati ... read more

September 01, 2016 (Cleveland)

CHAMPS GPO and SteriGear Announce Three-Year Agreement for General Urological Products

CHAMPS Group Purchasing announces a new custom contract with SteriGear for general urological products. The contract is available to CHAMPS’ 7,000+ members nationwide from Sept. 1, 2016 until Aug. 31, 201 ... read more

August 31, 2016 (Cleveland)

CHAMPS & Procurement Partners Launch Supply Chain Technology Contract for E-Commerce Portal

CHAMPS Group Purchasing announces a three-year contract with Procurement Partners for its e-commerce portal to aid in purchasing and transaction automation. Procurement Partners focuses on helping healthcare or ... read more

August 24, 2016 (Cleveland, OH)

The Center and CHAMPS Become Members of The Advisory Board Company

The Center for Health Affairs and CHAMPS Healthcare are pleased to announce they have become members of The Advisory Board. The Advisory Board Company is a membership-based firm, headquartered in Washington D.C ... read more

August 23, 2016 (Cleveland, OH)

CHAMPS Oncology Hosts Two-Day Corporate Retreat

Last week CHAMPS Oncology hosted a two-day corporate retreat for their 60-plus team of cancer information specialists. In order to stay up-to-date in the ever-changing cancer industry, leadership ... read more

August 10, 2016 (Cleveland, OH)

Registered Trademark Awarded to CHAMPS insight2oncology® and i2o®

CHAMPS Oncology is proud to announce the United States Patent and Trademark Office awarded insight2oncology® and i2o® with an official registered trademark. The official certificate of registration on t ... read more

July 26, 2016 (Cleveland)

CHAMPS insight2oncology™ Provides Cancer Center Administrators with Customized Infographic

CHAMPS Oncology is now providing its insight2oncology™ (i2o) users with customized infographics, which highlight data and information that is most important to cancer center administrators, including the: ... read more

July 26, 2016 (Cleveland, OH)

CHAMPS Group Purchasing Named Premier Certified Sponsor

CHAMPS Group Purchasing is pleased to announce it has been named a Premier Certified Sponsor by Premier Inc., a leading healthcare improvement company. Premier Certified Sponsors were formally announced in June ... read more

July 08, 2016 (Cleveland)

CHAMPS Group Purchasing Announces Enhanced Agreement with Össur, Americas, Inc.

CHAMPS Group Purchasing announces the relaunch of its custom contract with Össur Americas for its osteoarthritis and injury solutions bracing and supports products. The Össur contract is available to ... read more

May 25, 2016 (Cleveland)

CHAMPS Group Purchasing and Hepner Air Filter Service Renew Contract for Air Filtration Products

CHAMPS Group Purchasing announces the relaunch of its custom contract with Hepner Air Filter Services for air filter products. The custom contract with Hepner is available to CHAMPS’ 7,000+ members nation ... read more

May 12, 2016 (Cleveland)

CHAMPS Oncology Upgrades insight2oncology™ to Cloud-Based System

In March 2016, CHAMPS Oncology transitioned insight2oncology™ (i2o™) from a web-based system to a cloud-based system. i2o, launched in January 2015, transforms cancer data into actionable informatio ... read more

May 11, 2016 (Cleveland)

CHAMPS Group Purchasing and SMS Healthcare Launch Custom Contract for Janitorial Services

CHAMPS Group Purchasing announces a new three-year custom contract with SMS Healthcare for janitorial services. The custom contract with SMS is available to CHAMPS’ 7,000+ members nationwide, except for c ... read more

April 29, 2016 (Mundelein, Ill. and Cleveland, Ohio)

CHAMPS Group Purchasing and Medline Announce Distribution Agreement

Global medical supplies’ distributor offering cost savings on supplies to members in scientific markets CHAMPS Group Purchasing announced today a new three-year custom contract with Medline that offers me ... read more

April 25, 2016 (Cleveland, Ohio)

Bill Ryan Received AMCNO's Honorary Membership Award

Bill Ryan, president and CEO of The Center for Health Affairs and CHAMPS Healthcare, received the Honorary Membership Award from the Academy of Medicine of Cleveland and Northern Ohio (AMCNO) at the 2016 A ... read more

April 11, 2016 (Cleveland)

CHAMPS GPO and Curvo Labs Launch Contract for Physician Preference Item Sourcing & Spend Management Software

CHAMPS Group Purchasing announces the launch of a three-year custom contract with Curvo Labs for physician preference item and spend management Software-as-a-Service (SaaS). The contract with Curvo is available ... read more

March 30, 2016 (Cleveland)

CHAMPS Group Purchasing and Leff Electric Renew Contract for Lighting and Electric Supplies

CHAMPS Group Purchasing announces the renewal of a three-year custom contract with Leff Electric for lighting and electric supplies. The contract with Leff Electric is available to all CHAMPS’ members reg ... read more

March 28, 2016 (Cleveland)

CHAMPS Group Purchasing and Accu Medical Renew Custom Contract for Waste Services

CHAMPS Group Purchasing announces the renewal of a three-year custom contract with Accu Medical Waste Service, Inc. for waste services. The contract with Accu Medical is available to CHAMPS’ members throu ... read more

March 11, 2016 (Cleveland)

CHAMPS Group Purchasing and Matthews Medical Books Renew and Expand Custom Contract

CHAMPS Group Purchasing announces a renewal and expansion of their custom contract with Matthews Medical Books for medical reference texts and coding manuals at discounted prices. The custom contract with Matth ... read more

March 01, 2016 (Cleveland)

CHAMPS GPO and HARTMANN Launch Contracts for Incontinence, Skin Integrity and Bandages, Dressings & Gauze

CHAMPS Group Purchasing announces new custom contracts for HARTMANN products in three categories: incontinence, skin integrity, as well as bandages, dressings and gauze. These three-year HARTMANN contracts, whi ... read more

February 16, 2016 (Cleveland)

CHAMPS Oncology Introduces Client Services Team

On Tuesday, Feb.10, CHAMPS Oncology distributed a communication to all clients introducing their dedicated client services team of multi-credentialed certified tumor registrars. Each client has been designated ... read more

February 12, 2016 (Cleveland)

CHAMPS Oncology Partners with Novatus to Implement Contract Lifecycle Management Software

CHAMPS Oncology has recently partnered with Novatus to begin implementing its contract lifecycle management software with the goal of streamlining business with clients. Novatus Contract Lifecycle Management he ... read more

February 11, 2016 (Cleveland)

CHAMPS Group Purchasing and Principle Business Enterprises Launch Three-Year Contract for Fall Management Footwear

CHAMPS Group Purchasing announces a new three-year custom contract with Principle Business Enterprises, Inc. (PBE) for Pillow Paws® slip-resistant footwear. The custom contract for footwear is available to ... read more

February 08, 2016 (Cleveland)

CHAMPS Group Purchasing and Spartan Chemical Launch Custom Contract for Warewashing Products

CHAMPS Group Purchasing announces a new three-year custom contract with Spartan Chemical for warewash products. The custom contract with Spartan Chemical is available to CHAMPS’ 5,000-plus members nationw ... read more

February 07, 2016 (Cleveland)

CHAMPS Group Purchasing and Strategic Market Alliance Launch Custom Contract for Paper and Janitorial Supply Distribution

CHAMPS Group Purchasing announces a new three-year custom contract with Strategic Market Alliance (SMA) for paper and janitorial supply distribution. The custom contract with SMA is available to CHAMPS’ 7 ... read more

February 05, 2016 (Cleveland)

CHAMPS Group Purchasing and Kent Precision Foods Group Launch Custom Contract for Fortified and Modified Drinks

CHAMPS Group Purchasing has launched a three-year custom contract with Kent Precision Foods Group for fortified and modified drinks. The custom contract with Kent Precision Foods Group is available to CHAMPS&rs ... read more

January 19, 2016 (Cleveland)

CHAMPS' Yolandi Myers Interviewed for Profile in The Journal of Healthcare Contracting

Vice President of CHAMPS Group Purchasing Yolandi Myers was interviewed for a profile in the December 2015 issue of The Journal of Healthcare Contracting. In the piece, "Full-Service Coalition," Myers discusses ... read more

November 13, 2015 (Cleveland)

CHAMPS and viperks Relaunch Contract and Offer Members More Savings

CHAMPS restructured its custom contract with viperks to offer CHAMPS Group Purchasing members and their employees’ savings on high-end brands and consumer products such as electronics, sporting goods, hou ... read more

November 13, 2015 (Cleveland)

CHAMPS Group Purchasing and Principle Business Enterprises Launch New Contract for NeutroPhase

CHAMPS Group Purchasing and Principle Business Enterprise launched a new agreement for NeutroPhase, a wound cleansing product intended for cleaning and irrigation and wound bed prep. NeutroPhase is a broad spec ... read more

November 04, 2015 (Cleveland)

CHAMPS Oncology Announces New Service Offering: i2o™ Snapshots

On Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2015, CHAMPS Oncology announced a new service offering, i2o Snapshots. These introductory reports provide unique cancer analytics that may be useful to strategic planning and marketing dep ... read more

October 14, 2015 (Cleveland)

CHAMPS Announces $30 Million in GPO Savings in 2014

Upon the completion of 2014 group purchasing data analysis, CHAMPS Group Purchasing’s team of account managers and contract analysts announced Wednesday a savings of $30 million for its GPO clients nation ... read more

October 13, 2015 (Cleveland)

CHAMPS Group Purchasing and Carstens Launch Custom Contract for Charting Supplies and Equipment

CHAMPS Group Purchasing and Carstens have launched a three-year custom contract for charting supplies, computer carts, medication storage and distribution. The new agreement is available to all CHAMPS customers ... read more

October 13, 2015 (Cleveland)

CHAMPS GPO and Schwebel Baking Company Renew Custom Contract for Bakery Products

CHAMPS Group Purchasing and Schwebel Baking Company recently renewed their custom contract for bakery products for three more years. The custom contract with Schwebel’s is available to all CHAMPS members. ... read more

October 02, 2015 (CLEVELAND)

CHAMPS Exhibits at Critical Access Hospital Conference

CHAMPS Group Purchasing recently exhibited at the 14th Critical Access Hospital Conference, hosted by the National Rural Health Association (NRHA).  “Being one of the newest additions to NRHA&rsqu ... read more

September 30, 2015 (Cleveland)

CHAMPS Group Purchasing and Redwood Toxicology Renew Agreement for Lab Services and Onsite Drug Screening Devices

CHAMPS Group Purchasing and Redwood Toxicology Laboratory have renewed their custom contract for onsite drug screening devices and lab services for three years. Redwood Toxicology added new products to the cont ... read more

September 22, 2015 (Cleveland)

CHAMPS Group Purchasing and Aunt Millie's Bakeries Renew Agreement for Fresh Baked Products

CHAMPS Group Purchasing and Aunt Millie’s Bakeries recently renewed their agreement for bakery products for three more years. Contract pricing is available to CHAMPS members in specific counties in Ohio, ... read more

September 14, 2015 (Cleveland, Ohio)

CHAMPS Oncology Authors Article on Mentoring Best Practices in Summer NCRA Connection

CHAMPS Oncology is pleased to reveal its featured article “Mentoring in the CTR Profession: Four Areas You Should Know” published in the summer NCRA Connection. In the article focused on mentoring ... read more

September 14, 2015 (Cleveland, Ohio)

National Rural Health Association Names CHAMPS Exclusive Gold Sponsor Partner

Through an exclusive partnership, CHAMPS now offers significant Premier group purchasing savings tailored to the National Rural Health Association and its members. “We are committed to helping the rural ... read more

September 03, 2015 (Cleveland, Ohio)

CHAMPS Healthcare Named to NorthCoast 99’s List of Best Workplaces

CHAMPS Healthcare is proud to announce it has been named to NorthCoast 99’s list of best workplaces by ERC. This prestigious award honors 99 Northeast Ohio organizations that have implemented successful w ... read more

August 24, 2015 (Cleveland)

CHAMPS Oncology Celebrates 40 Years of Cancer Registry Solutions at Annual Retreat

This year, CHAMPS Oncology celebrates 40 years of providing cancer registry solutions to programs across the country. For the past four decades, CHAMPS Oncology’s team of cancer information specialists an ... read more

July 30, 2015 (Cleveland)

CHAMPS Prepares to Celebrate 100 Years of Healthcare Partnerships

Efforts to plan a year-long celebration marking 100 years of hospital advocacy in Northeast Ohio and healthcare partnerships across the country have begun at The Center for Health Affairs and CHAMPS Health ... read more

July 10, 2015 (Cleveland)

CHAMPS Group Purchasing Renews Alco-Chem, Inc. Agreement for Paper and Janitorial Supply Distribution

CLEVELAND - CHAMPS Group Purchasing recently renewed its agreement with Alco-Chem, Inc. for paper and janitorial supply distribution. This three-year agreement is available to CHAMPS’ members in Ohio, wes ... read more

July 09, 2015 (Cleveland)

Gregg and Schmidt's Article Highlights How Cancer Programs are at the Intersection of Community Needs Assessments

CHAMPS Oncology’s Director of Analytics and Innovation Amber Gregg, MSHCPM, and Associate Vice President and Commission on Cancer-trained Consultant Karen Schmidt, CTR, are pleased to announce their artic ... read more

June 22, 2015 (Cleveland)

CHAMPS Healthcare Named One of the Top Workplaces in Northeast Ohio

CHAMPS Healthcare is proud to announce that it has been selected as one of The Plain Dealer’s Top Workplaces in Northeast Ohio. CHAMPS is one of only 150 organizations in Cleveland to be recognized. &ldqu ... read more

June 02, 2015 (Cleveland)

CHAMPS Group Purchasing and Protech Medical Launch New Agreement for Radiation Protection Apparel

CLEVELAND - CHAMPS Group Purchasing recently announced a three-year agreement with Protech Medical for radiation protection apparel and medical products. This new contract pricing is available to CHAMPS&rsquo ... read more

May 18, 2015 (Cleveland)

Cancer Registry's Link to Community-Benefit Reporting the Focus of Gregg's Oncology Issues' Article

CHAMPS Oncology’s Director of Analytics and Innovation Amber Gregg, MSHCPM, is pleased to announce her article, "A Well-Kept Secret: The Cancer Registry’s Link to Community-Benefit Reporting," has b ... read more

May 12, 2015 (Cleveland)

CHAMPS Oncology Focuses on System-Wide Standardization at IUH Cancer Centers Leadership Summit

CHAMPS Oncology proudly accepted an invitation to present at the Indiana University Health (IUH) Cancer Centers Leadership Summit on April 17, 2015. During the presentation CHAMPS Oncology’s Vice Presiden ... read more

May 01, 2015 (Cleveland)

CHAMPS Oncology Clients Receive Commission on Cancer Outstanding Achievement Award

CHAMPS Oncology proudly recognizes three of their Commission on Cancer (CoC)-accredited cancer programs, Akron General Medical Center, Aultman Hospital and Fairview/Lakewood Hospital Integrated Network Cancer P ... read more

April 27, 2015 (Cleveland, Ohio)

CHAMPS Patient Experience Celebrates Patient Experience Week 2015

CHAMPS Patient Experience will be celebrating the second annual Patient Experience Week April 27 - May 1 by recognizing and encouraging global efforts to improve the healthcare experience for patients, their fa ... read more

April 06, 2015 (Cleveland, Ohio)

CHAMPS Oncology Celebrates 19th Annual National Cancer Registrars Week

CHAMPS Oncology will be observing the 19th annual National Cancer Registrars Week (NCRW) April 6-10, 2015. This celebration of the cancer registry profession was founded by the National Cancer Registrars Associ ... read more

March 24, 2015 (Cleveland)

Santalucia and Gorley Featured in PX Learning Bite

A recent PX Learning Bite from The Beryl Institute features CHAMPS Patient Experience / Santalucia Group Vice President Carol Santalucia and Director of Client Services Toya Gorley discussing three components t ... read more

March 18, 2015 (Cleveland)

CHAMPS Group Purchasing and OFS Brands Launch New Agreement for Furniture and Modular Casework

CLEVELAND - CHAMPS Group Purchasing announces a three-year agreement with OFS Brands to offer CHAMPS’ members significant savings on furniture and modular casework. This new contract pricing is available ... read more

March 18, 2015 (Cleveland)

CHAMPS Renews UniFirst Agreement to Offer Members Savings on Janitorial Products and More

CLEVELAND - CHAMPS Group Purchasing announces a renewal agreement with UniFirst Corporation to continue offering its members’ significant savings on janitorial products such as hand towels, soaps and more ... read more

February 24, 2015 (Cleveland, Ohio)

CHAMPS Oncology's Quality Assessments Ensure Cancer Registry Data is Reliable

CHAMPS Oncology conducts individual abstractor and database assessments to ensure cancer registry data is reliable and equipped for administrative planning, clinical outcomes and performance measures, as well a ... read more

February 20, 2015 (Cleveland)

CHAMPS Extends First Communications Inc. Agreement to Continue Offering Telecommunication Services Savings to Members

CLEVELAND - CHAMPS Group Purchasing has extended its First Communications Inc. agreement to continue offering members savings on telecommunication, internet and telephone services. “CHAMPS is pleased to e ... read more

February 03, 2015 (Cleveland)

Melissa Smith’s Presentation at Stark State College Focuses on Cancer Registrars

CHAMPS Oncology’s Director of Client Services, Melissa Smith, RHIT, CTR, was invited to speak to health information management (HIM) students at Stark State College on Feb. 2, 2015. Her presentation, Canc ... read more

January 30, 2015 (Cleveland)

CHAMPS' New Agreement with Metrex Offers Members Savings on Infection Prevention Products

CLEVELAND - CHAMPS Group Purchasing announces a three-year agreement with MetrexTM, offering CHAMPS members savings on infection protection products such as high-level disinfectants, enzymatics, instrument clea ... read more

January 28, 2015 (Cleveland)

New Web-based System Provides Unique Cancer Data Analysis for Hospitals and Healthcare Systems

For 30 years CHAMPS Oncology has specialized in cancer registry operations, cancer data collection and utilization, and Commission on Cancer (CoC) program consulting. Their newest venture, CHAMPS insight2oncolo ... read more

January 22, 2015 (Cleveland)

CHAMPS Renews ALCO Sales & Service Agreement to Offer Members Savings on Medical Equipment and More

CLEVELAND - CHAMPS Group Purchasing announces a renewal agreement with ALCO Sales & Service Company. This exclusive agreement offers CHAMPS’ members significant savings on repair parts, mobility aids ... read more

January 20, 2015 (Cleveland)

CHAMPS and Alfred Nickles Bakery Renew Agreement to Continue Offering Savings to Members

CLEVELAND - CHAMPS Group Purchasing announces a renewal agreement with Alfred Nickles Bakery to continue offering CHAMPS’ members significant savings on bread and bakery products.  The Alfred Nickle ... read more

November 25, 2014 (Cleveland, Ohio)

CHAMPS Oncology Reveals Article on Cancer Registry Awareness in the Fall NCRA Connection

CHAMPS Oncology is pleased to reveal its featured article “Cancer Registry Awareness Through Community Outreach: Five Tips” published in the fall NCRA Connection. In the article focused on cancer re ... read more

November 19, 2014 (Cleveland)

CHAMPS New Agreement with VIPerks Offers Members Savings on High-End Brands and Consumer Products

CLEVELAND - CHAMPS Group Purchasing announces a two-year agreement with VIPerks to offer CHAMPS members and their employees savings opportunities on high-end brands and consumer products such as elect ... read more

November 06, 2014 (Cleveland)

CHAMPS' Carol Santalucia Recognized for Leadership in Healthcare

On Thursday, Nov. 6, 2014, CHAMPS Patient Experience Vice President Carol Santalucia was recognized by the American College of Healthcare Executives (ACHE) of Northeast Ohio with their Regent’s Award for ... read more

November 06, 2014 (Cleveland)

Healthcare Executives Surveyed, Recognize Value of GPOs

Findings from two recent studies suggest healthcare executives see group purchasing organizations (GPOs) as valuable partners in improving performance and increasing savings. Integrated Delivery Network (IDN) ... read more

October 27, 2014 (Cleveland, Ohio )

CHAMPS’ Velvet Ice Cream Renewal Agreement Offers Members Significant Savings

CHAMPS Group Purchasing recently renewed its agreement with Velvet Ice Cream. This agreement continues to offer members significant savings on all Velvet Ice Cream products including ice cream, ice cream s ... read more

October 24, 2014 (Cleveland)

CHAMPS Patient Experience Announces 2015 LTC Webinar Series

Registration is now open for CHAMPS Patient Experience / Santalucia Group's 10-part educational webinar series developed specifically for the long-term care (LTC) community: Enhancing the Customer Exp ... read more

October 13, 2014 (Cleveland, Ohio )

CHAMPS Group Purchasing’s New Aggregation Agreement with Action Bag Offers Lower Prices to Members

CHAMPS Group Purchasing, the supply chain specialists, announced it has awarded an aggregation agreement with Action Bag, on their Premier contract for specialty bags. Through this new aggregation, Action ... read more

October 09, 2014 (Cleveland)

CHAMPS Oncology Employees Named 2014 OCRA Officers

On Friday, Sept. 26, four CHAMPS Oncology employees were installed as Ohio Cancer Registration Association (OCRA) officers at the 44th Ohio Cancer Registrar Association Annual Meeting, “Certified Can ... read more

October 01, 2014 (Cleveland)

CQIP Presentation Cites CHAMPS Oncology

On Thursday, Sept. 25, Amy Waits, B.S., CTR, Oncology Data Center QI specialist for Northside Hospital Cancer Institute in Georgia, cited one of CHAMPS Oncology’s presentations that focused on the importa ... read more

September 19, 2014 (Cleveland)

CHAMPS Renews Dairymens’ Agreement to Continue Offering Savings to Members

CHAMPS Group Purchasing recently renewed its agreement with Dairymens to continue offering its members significant savings on milk, milk products and yogurt as well as seasonal beverages including, apple cider, ... read more

September 02, 2014 (Cleveland, Ohio)

CHAMPS Healthcare Named to 2014 NorthCoast 99 List

CHAMPS Healthcare is proud to announce its recognition by ERC as one of the 2014 NorthCoast 99 Award winners. This prestigious award honors Northeast Ohio’s best places to work for top talent. This award ... read more

August 19, 2014

CHAMPS' New Agreement with Skil-Care Corporation Offers Members Savings

CHAMPS Group Purchasing announces a new agreement with Skil-Care Corporation, offering members access and savings to the entire product catalog, including seating, positioning, wound and fall prevention. ... read more

August 12, 2014 (Cleveland)

CHAMPS Oncology to Hold Cancer Registry Education Sessions for Staff

Early this fall CHAMPS Oncology will hold three cancer registry education sessions for their 40-plus staff members in Cleveland, Columbus and Indianapolis. These regional cancer registry education sessions will ... read more

August 11, 2014 (Cleveland)

CHAMPS Oncology Reveals Article Featured in NCRA Connection

CHAMPS Oncology is pleased to reveal its featured article “Promoting the Cancer Registry Profession from Home: Six Tips to Staying Connected” published in the NCRA Connection Summer 2014 Edition.&nb ... read more

June 16, 2014 (Cleveland, Ohio)

CHAMPS Healthcare Named One of the Best Companies to Work for in Northeast Ohio

CHAMPS Healthcare is proud to announce that it has been selected as one of The Plain Dealer’s Top Workplaces, the fifth annual list of the 100 best companies to work for in Northeast Ohio. “We are h ... read more

May 30, 2014 (Cleveland)

CHAMPS Group Purchasing Announces Partnership with Capstone Health Alliance

CHAMPS Group Purchasing is proud to announce its new aggregation partnership with Capstone Health Alliance, effective July 1, 2014.  “We are enthusiastic about our newly formed partnership with Capst ... read more

May 22, 2014 (Cleveland)

CHAMPS Oncology Releases Cancer Registrar Video

Last week, while attending the NCRA 40th Annual Educational Conference in Nashville, CHAMPS Oncology unveiled their What is a Cancer Registrar video, which explains the profession and the impact cance ... read more

May 21, 2014 (Cleveland)

CHAMPS Group Purchasing Offers Members Special Pricing on Healthcare Compliance Pros’ Newly Released “Premium” Compliance Program

CHAMPS Group Purchasing is pleased to offer its members special pricing on Healthcare Compliance Pros’ newly released “Premium” compliance program. The “Premium” program is fully c ... read more

May 14, 2014 (Cleveland)

CHAMPS Launches Oncology Outlook Blog

Today, CHAMPS Oncology announces the official launch of their CHAMPS Oncology Outlook blog, focused on the cancer industry, program standards, registry operations and more.  Led by CHAMPS Oncology’s ... read more

May 13, 2014 (Cleveland)

CHAMPS' New Agreement with DUKAL Corporation Offers Members Significant Savings on Wound Care Products

CHAMPS Group Purchasing announces a three-year agreement with DUKAL Corporation to offer CHAMPS members savings on traditional wound care and patient products, such as dressings and skin integrity.&nb ... read more

April 30, 2014 (Cleveland)

CHAMPS Patient Experience Celebrates First Annual Patient Experience Week

CHAMPS Patient Experience celebrates the first annual Patient Experience Week April 28 - May 2 by recognizing and encouraging global efforts to improve the healthcare experience for patients, their families and ... read more

April 21, 2014 (Cleveland)

CHAMPS Oncology Establishes Partnership with the Cancer Program at Summa Health System

CHAMPS Oncology is pleased to announce its strategic partnership with the cancer program at Summa Health System. This month, CHAMPS will begin providing cancer registry operations and consulting services to Sum ... read more

April 07, 2014 (Cleveland)

CHAMPS Oncology Celebrates 18th Annual National Cancer Registrars Week

CHAMPS Oncology will be observing the 18th annual National Cancer Registrars Week (NCRW) April 7-11, 2014. This celebration of the cancer registry profession was founded by the National Cancer Registrars Associ ... read more

February 04, 2014 (Cleveland)

CHAMPS New Agreement with Medline Offers Members Significant Savings on Custom Procedure Trays and Sterile Packs

CHAMPS Group Purchasing announces a three-year agreement with Medline Industries, Inc. to offer CHAMPS members savings on custom procedure trays (CPT) and sterile packs.  This new Medline contract pricing ... read more

February 04, 2014 (Cleveland)

Hare Quoted in Crain's on Protecting Patient Privacy

On Sunday, Feb. 2, CHAMPS Oncology Vice President Toni Hare was quoted in a Crain’s Cleveland Business piece on protecting patient privacy. In the piece, Patient privacy is an out-front focus for hospital ... read more

January 29, 2014 (Cleveland)

ACA Provisions Impacting Cancer Care the Focus of Moysaenko and Hare’s Latest Brief

Dr. Valeriy Moysaenko and CHAMPS’ Oncology’s Toni Hare are pleased to announce the 2014 edition of their latest collaboration, a white paper entitled, How Health Reform is Transforming U.S. Healthca ... read more

January 21, 2014 (Cleveland)

PX Perspective Blog Posts Featured in Ragan's Health Care News Feed

Since its launch in February 2013 as an open forum on patient experience, the CHAMPS Patient Experience blog PX Perspective has featured nearly 50 posts from the CHAMPS team and guest bloggers. This week, ... read more

January 20, 2014 (Cleveland)

Hare Named to Crain's Cleveland Business "Who to Watch in Health Care" List

On Monday, Jan. 20, Crain’s Cleveland Business released its 2014 "Who to Watch in Health Care" list. Among the 11 individuals named to the list, was CHAMPS Oncology Vice President, Toni Hare. In the Crain ... read more

January 14, 2014 (Cleveland)

Santalucia and (Kresnye) Fay Publish Article on Advantages of Service Recovery

The Nov. 2013 issue of the Healthcare Financial Management Association’s Revenue Cycle Strategist featured an article authored by two members of CHAMPS Patient Experience/Santalucia Group team: Carol Sant ... read more

January 13, 2014 (Cleveland)

The Center for Health Affairs Creates Grant-Making Arm after Donation from CHAMPS Healthcare

For many years, CHAMPS Healthcare, the business affiliate of The Center for Health Affairs, has used a portion of its revenues to help support the nonprofit work of the association. Thanks to a substantial dona ... read more

October 23, 2013 (Cleveland)

CHAMPS Publication Featured in The CoC Brief

In the Oct. 23, 2013 edition of The CoC Brief, Toni Hare's latest collaboration with Dr. Moysaenko was listed as a feature article with the following description: "A new, in-depth publication entitled How Healt ... read more

September 30, 2013 (Cleveland)

CHAMPS Patient Experience / Santalucia Group to Work with Paula Timco to Offer Emergency Department Consulting

CHAMPS Patient Experience / Santalucia Group has formed a strategic collaboration with Paula Timco to offer its new emergency department consulting service – PX3-ED. With the new development of this ... read more

September 25, 2013 (Cleveland)

CHAMPS GPO Members Save Nearly $25 Million in 2012

CHAMPS Group Purchasing’s top priority is to provide cost savings to their nationwide membership of more than 5,000 affiliates. Serving hospitals, long-term care facilities, surgery centers, clinical labs ... read more

September 11, 2013 (Indian Wells, Calif. )

CHAMPS Group Purchasing Exhibits at 2013 CASA Conference

CHAMPS Group Purchasing will exhibit at the 2013 California Ambulatory Surgery Association (CASA) Conference September 11-13 at the Hyatt Regency in Indian Wells, Calif. By engaging in the 2013 CASA ... read more

August 19, 2013 (Cleveland)

CHAMPS Agreement with GOJO offers Soaps, Lotions and Waterless Hand Rinses

CHAMPS Group Purchasing announces an agreement with GOJO Industries, Inc. (GOJO) to offer CHAMPS members access to discount pricing for soaps, lotions and waterless hand rinses.  This agreement with GOJO i ... read more

August 12, 2013 (Cleveland)

CHAMPS Launches Healthcare-Centered Pinterest Page

As part of its social media strategy, CHAMPS Healthcare is pleased to announce the official launch of its healthcare-centered Pinterest page. Pinterest is a bulletin board style website that allows users to sha ... read more

July 09, 2013 (Toronto)

CHAMPS Patient Experience Exhibits at the RL Palooza 2013 User Group Conference

CHAMPS Patient Experience will exhibit at the RL Palooza 2013 User Group Conference in Toronto July 9-12. On Wednesday, July 10, during session six, Carol Santalucia, vice president, CHAMPS Patient ... read more

June 26, 2013 (Cleveland)

CHAMPS Partners with Southwest General Health Center to Create an Optimal Patient Experience

CHAMPS Patience Experience has partnered with Southwest General Health Center, located in Middleburg Heights, Ohio, to create an optimal patient experience through caring communication and patient navigation.&n ... read more

June 20, 2013 (Cleveland)

CHAMPS Patient Experience Introduces Three-Pronged Approach to Service Recovery

CHAMPS Patient Experience kicked off its service recovery efforts recently with the introduction of a three-pronged approach to service recovery. This customized approach includes: a strong infrastructu ... read more

June 11, 2013 (San Antonio, Texas)

CHAMPS Group Purchasing Attends and Exhibits at the 2013 Premier Breakthroughs Conference

CHAMPS Group Purchasing attended and exhibit at the 2013 Premier Breakthroughs Conference and Exhibition: Plan to Connect and Share Best Practices, at the Henry B. Gonzales Convention Center in S ... read more

June 05, 2013 (San Francisco, California)

CHAMPS Oncology Exhibits at the National Cancer Registrars Association 39th Annual Educational Conference

CHAMPS Oncology exhibited at the National Cancer Registrars Association 39th Annual Education Conference, May 30 through June 2, at the Hilton Union Square in San Francisco. Attendees from CHAMPS included ... read more

May 24, 2013 (Cleveland)

CHAMPS Agreement Offers Orthopaedic Soft Goods, Bracing and Support

CHAMPS Group Purchasing announces an agreement with Össur Americas Inc. (Össur) to offer CHAMPS’ members access to discounted pricing for orthopaedic soft goods, bracing and support. This agreem ... read more

May 20, 2013 (Columbus)

CHAMPS Group Purchasing Exhibits at the Ohio Assisted Living Association Spring Conference and Trade Show

CHAMPS Group Purchasing will exhibit at the Ohio Assisted Living Association Spring Conference and Trade Show, Putting the Pieces Together, May 20 at the Easton Hilton Hotel in Columbus, Ohio. While exhi ... read more

May 19, 2013 (Cleveland)

CHAMPS Patient Experience Exhibits at 4th Annual Patient Experience: Empathy and Innovation Summit

CHAMPS Patient Experience will exhibit at The 4th Annual Patient Experience: Empathy and Innovation Summit hosted by Cleveland Clinic Office of Patient Experience May 19 to 21 at the InterContinental ... read more

April 26, 2013 (Cleveland)

CHAMPS Human Resources Conducts 2013 Regional Healthcare Salary Survey

CHAMPS Human Resources is conducting a 2013 Regional Healthcare Salary Survey that will include regional salary standards for more than 200 management, staff, clinical and non-clinical positions in Northeast Oh ... read more

April 22, 2013 (Cleveland)

Kresnye, Santalucia Co-Author Patient Navigation Blog for HealthStream

On Thursday, April 18, 2013, CHAMPS Patient Experience's Sarah Kresnye and Carol Santalucia co-authored a HealthStream blog post on patient navigation with Gwen Faust. In the post, Patient Navigation: Posi ... read more

March 04, 2013 (Cleveland)

CHAMPS’ New Agreement Offers Training and Compliance Programs

CHAMPS Group Purchasing announces an agreement with Healthcare Compliance Pros, Inc. (HCP) to offer CHAMPS’ members access to discounted pricing for online training and compliance programs for HIPAA, ... read more

March 01, 2013 (Cleveland)

Carol Santalucia Presents Service Recovery Webinar

On Wednesday, Feb. 27, 2013, CHAMPS Patient Experience Vice President Carol Santalucia presented during an RL Solutions service recovery webinar. Her presentation, "Service Recovery: It's Everyone's Respon ... read more

February 28, 2013 (Cleveland)

CHAMPS’ New Agreement with IGS Offers Natural Gas and Electricity

CHAMPS Group Purchasing announces an addendum to the current agreement with Interstate Gas Supply, Inc. (IGS Energy). In addition to natural gas, IGS Energy is now able to offer CHAMPS members electricity. ... read more

February 20, 2013 (Cleveland)

CHAMPS Launches PX Perspective - an Open Forum on Patient Experience

Today, CHAMPS Patient Experience has announced the official launch of PX Perspective, an open forum on patient experience.  Led by Carol Santalucia, a nationally recognized leader in patient experience wit ... read more

February 15, 2013 (Cleveland)

CHAMPS Oncology's Lori Travers Authors Advocacy Update for NCRA

Update Strategy Five: Advocacy, an updated report written by Lori Travers, RHIT, CTR, manager, CHAMPS Oncology, is currently featured on The National Cancer Registrars Association (NCRA) website.  Lori Tra ... read more

February 13, 2013 (Cleveland)

CHAMPS Group Purchasing Celebrates 20+ Years as Premier Affiliate Program

In 2012, CHAMPS Group Purchasing reached a twenty-year mark in its relationship with the Premier healthcare alliance, one of the largest buying groups in the country, with over $43 billion in volume and more th ... read more

February 06, 2013 (Cleveland)

CHAMPS Article on Improving the Patient Experience Featured on Front Page of ACE Newsletter

In the January 2013 issue of the Association of Cancer Executives’ (ACE) quarterly newsletter, Improving the Patient Experience and the Bottom Line, an article written by Carol Santalucia, vice presi ... read more

January 22, 2013 (Cleveland)

Crain’s Cleveland Business Highlights Carol Santalucia of CHAMPS Patient Experience as Who to Watch in Health Care

In the Jan. 21-27, 2013 edition, Crain’s Cleveland Business highlighted Carol Santalucia of CHAMPS Patient Experience as "Who to Watch in Health Care." In this piece, which showcased a handful o ... read more

January 21, 2013 (Cleveland)

CHAMPS Oncology at Association of Cancer Executives Annual Meeting

CHAMPS Oncology will attend and exhibit as a proud gold sponsor for the third consecutive year at the 19th Association of Cancer Executives Annual Meeting, Jan. 23-26, 2013. Toni Hare, RHIT, CTR, CoC-trai ... read more

January 14, 2013 (Cleveland)

CHAMPS Announces Launch of CHAMPS Healthcare Facebook Page

Earlier this month CHAMPS Healthcare launched a CHAMPS Healthcare Facebook page that will be used to connect with those interested in CHAMPS’ six consulting services – Group Purchasing, Oncology, Pa ... read more

December 19, 2012 (Cleveland)

CHAMPS’ New Agreement Offers the QuickRead C – Reactive Rapid Test

Contact Julie Cox, CHAMPS Group Purchasing 216.255.3611 or julie.cox@chanet.org CHAMPS Group Purchasing announces an agreement with Interactive Medical Technologies Corp (IMTC) to offer CHAMPS’ member ... read more

December 10, 2012 (Cleveland)

Toni Hare's Keynote Presentation at Georgia Conference Focuses on Quality Cancer Care

CHAMPS Oncology’s Vice President Toni Hare, RHIT, CTR, CoC-trained Consultant, was the invited keynote speaker at The Georgia Center for Oncology Research and Education (CORE) Best and Promising in Qualit ... read more

December 05, 2012 (Cleveland)

CHAMPS Healthcare’s New Service Line Partners with Clients to Create an Optimal Patient Experience

CHAMPS Healthcare is proud to announce its new service line, CHAMPS Patient Experience, in partnership with Carol Santalucia, a nationally recognized leader in patient experience with more than 30 years of ... read more

November 08, 2012 (Cleveland)

CHAMPS’ New Agreement Offers Next Generation Dysphagia Products

Contact Julie Cox, CHAMPS Group Purchasing 216.255.3611 or julie.cox@chanet.org CHAMPS Group Purchasing announces an agreement with Kent Precision Foods Group, Inc. to offer CHAMPS’ members access to and ... read more

November 08, 2012 (Cleveland)

CHAMPS’ New Agreement Offers Meal Kits and Shelf Stable Entrees

Contact Julie Cox, CHAMPS Group Purchasing 216.255.3611 or julie.cox@chanet.org CHAMPS Group Purchasing announces an agreement with Cass Ventures, Inc./Fit Foodz (Fit Foodz) to offer CHAMPS’ members acces ... read more

November 05, 2012 (Cleveland)

CHAMPS Oncology Signs Contract with Indiana University Health

This August, CHAMPS Oncology signed a new contract with Indiana University Health, located in Indianapolis, to provide consulting services to enhance the health system’s cancer registry. CHAMPS Oncology, ... read more

September 12, 2012 (Cleveland)

CHAMPS Healthcare and The Center for Health Affairs Named to 2012 Northcoast 99 List

CHAMPS Healthcare is proud to announce its recognition by ERC as one of Northeast Ohio’s best places to work for top talent. CHAMPS share this recognition, which honors and recogn ... read more

July 06, 2012 (Cleveland)

CHAMPS Oncology’s Education Symposium Discusses Commission on Cancer Standards, Survivorship Care and Other Patient-Centered Topics

On Tuesday, June 26, more than 150 healthcare professionals from six states attended CHAMPS Oncology’s educational symposium, CHAMPioning Patient-Centered Care, at the Holiday Inn near downtown Cleve ... read more

May 22, 2012 (Cleveland)

CHAMPS’ New Agreement offers Sharps and Medical Waste Disposal

CHAMPS Group Purchasing announces an agreement with Daniels Sharpsmart, Inc. to offer CHAMPS’ members discounted pricing on sharps and medical waste disposal systems. This agreement with Daniels Sharpsma ... read more

May 14, 2012 (Cleveland)

Gyerman Quoted in For The Record Article

The April 9, 2011, issue of For The Record features the article Cancer Registrars Tackle Tough Assignments, which quotes Ilona Gyerman, director of CHAMPS Oncology’s quality & informatics division. O ... read more

April 16, 2012 (Cleveland)

CHAMPS Client Receives Outstanding Achievement Award

CHAMPS Oncology is pleased to announce the recognition of its client, The Fairview/Lakewood Hospital Integrated Network Cancer Program, as a recipient of the Outstanding Achievement Award (OAA) by the Commissio ... read more

April 09, 2012 (Cleveland)

CHAMPS Oncology Celebrates National Cancer Registrars Week

National Cancer Registrars Week (NCRW), an annual celebration of the cancer registry profession founded by the National Cancer Registrars Association (NCRA), kicks off today. With more than 35 years in the canc ... read more

April 09, 2012 (Cleveland)

CHAMPS’ New Agreement offers Uniforms and Floor Mats from UniFirst

CHAMPS Group Purchasing announces an agreement with UniFirst to provide discounted pricing on uniforms, floor mats and microfiber rental programs, as well as a wide variety of garments for direct purchase. ... read more

March 22, 2012 (Cleveland)

CHAMPS Announces New Blog for HR professionals

CHAMPS Human Resources announced today the official launch of their new blog for HR professionals, HR on the Frontlines. With 30 years of in-the-trenches HR experience, CHAMPS staff has a unique understanding o ... read more

March 21, 2012 (Cleveland)

Hare Discusses How to Juggle Multiple Accreditations in Oncology Issues Cover Story

This year's Association of Community Cancer Centers (ACCC) Conference, March 12-14, kicked off with the launch of their newly re-designed publication, Oncology Issues, which featured the cover story, "Multiple ... read more

March 02, 2012 (Cleveland)

CHAMPS Announces New Human Resources Service Line

CHAMPS Healthcare announces its unemployment compensation service line has evolved and is now CHAMPS Human Resources, providing personalized and strategic human resources administration, management and consulti ... read more

March 01, 2012 (Cleveland)

CHAMPS’ New Agreement Offers Exam Tables and Support Products

CHAMPS Group Purchasing announces an agreement with The Brewer Company  to provide CHAMPS Group Purchasing members discounted pricing on various exam tables and support products. This agreement with The ... read more

February 01, 2012 (Cleveland)

CHAMPS’ New Agreement Offers Wall Protection Products

CHAMPS Group Purchasing announces an agreement with Pawling Corporation to provide CHAMPS Group Purchasing members discounted pricing on wall protection products and impact products, including handrails, wall g ... read more

January 23, 2012 (Cleveland)

New Resource Available on the Commission on Cancer’s Homepage

On Jan. 20 the Commission on Cancer (CoC) launched a new resource available on the CoC Homepage. Visitors can read about the 2012 Cancer Program Standards, learn about the National Cancer Data Base Rapid Q ... read more

January 19, 2012 (Cleveland)

CHAMPS’ New Agreement Offers Promotional Products and Apparel

CHAMPS Group Purchasing announces an agreement with The Image Group to provide CHAMPS Group Purchasing members discounted pricing on promotional products and apparel. This agreement is effective December 1, ... read more

December 05, 2011 (Post Falls, ID)

CHAMPS’ Mary Marshall presents at Kootenai Cancer Center

On December 5, CHAMPS Oncology Cancer Registry Specialist Mary Marshall spoke to a Women’s Wellness group at the Kootenai Cancer Center of Post Falls, Idaho. Her presentation highlighted the importance ... read more

November 15, 2011 (Cleveland)

Click here to read about CHAMPS Oncology's Commission on Cancer-trained Consultants.

November 02, 2011 (Cleveland)

Hare Cited in For The Record Article

The Oct. 24, 2011, issue of For The Record features the article New Data Management Horizons for Registrars, which cites Toni Hare's article, Cancer Registry: Raising the Bar to Help Balance Supply and Dema ... read more

October 20, 2011 (Cleveland)

CHAMPS’ Agreement Offers Snider and Associates Playground Equipment

CHAMPS Group Purchasing announces an agreement with Snider and Associates, Inc. to provide CHAMPS members discounted pricing for playground equipment and site furnishings for sports, recreation and more.Thi ... read more

October 11, 2011 (Cleveland)

CHAMPS Oncology Prepares Clients for New Patient-Centered CoC Standards

Following the recent release of the 2012 American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer (CoC) standards, the CoC named 46 individuals, including four CHAMPS Oncology managers, as CoC-trained Consultants ... read more

September 22, 2011 (Cleveland)

CHAMPS’ Staples Agreement Offers Savings on Dickies Scrubs

CHAMPS Group Purchasing announces an agreement with Staples, Inc. to provide CHAMPS members and their employees access to Dickies scrubs and lab coats at prices up to 40 percent less than retail. ... read more

September 12, 2011 (Cleveland)

Four CHAMPS Managers Selected as CoC-trained Consultants, Will Assist Cancer Programs with CoC Accreditation

CHAMPS Oncology is pleased to announce the Commission on Cancer (CoC) has selected four CHAMPS Oncology managers to be CoC-trained Independent Consultants for the upcoming year, working to assist cancer pro ... read more

July 20, 2011 (Cleveland)

CHAMPS Oncology Hosts Educational Seminar for Clients on CoC Standards, Patient Navigation

On June 28, CHAMPS Oncology hosted its first annual educational seminar for clients, entitled “Paving the Way to Compliance through New Patient-Centered Standards.” The full-day event, held at the Holi ... read more

July 11, 2011 (Cleveland)

CHAMPS Group Purchasing Announces New Durable Medical Equipment and Supplies Agreement with Dynatronics Corporation

CHAMPS Group Purchasing announced today a custom contract with Dynatronics Corporation. The contract agreement, effective May 1, 2011, will give CHAMPS Group Purchasing members access to physical therapy an ... read more

May 12, 2011 (Cleveland)

CHAMPS Group Purchasing Announces New Medical Supplies Distribution Agreement with Reidy Medical Supply, Inc.

CHAMPS Group Purchasing announced today a custom contract with Reidy Medical Supply, Inc. The three-year contract agreement, effective May 1, 2011, will give CHAMPS Group Purchasing members access to medica ... read more

May 10, 2011 (Cleveland)

CHAMPS Group Purchasing Announces New EHR Consulting/Support Services Agreement with E-Chart Solutions

CHAMPS Group Purchasing announced today a custom contract with E-Chart Solutions. The contract agreement, effective April 1, 2011, will give CHAMPS Group Purchasing members access to Electronic Health Recor ... read more

April 19, 2011 (Cleveland)

Marbaugh's National Cancer Registrars Week Article Published in Advance for Health Information Professionals

Kirstine Marbaugh's article, "Celebrate National Cancer Registrars Week April 11-15," was published by Advance for Health Information Professionals on March 14, 2011. Marbaugh, a Certified Tumor Regist ... read more

April 01, 2011 (Cleveland)

CHAMPS Group Purchasing Announces New Durable Medical Equipment and Supplies Agreement with Allstate Medical

CHAMPS Group Purchasing announced today a custom contract with Allstate Medical. The contract agreement, effective April 1, 2011, will give CHAMPS Group Purchasing members access to medical equipment, thera ... read more

February 04, 2011 (Cleveland)

CHAMPS Group Purchasing Announces Velvet Ice Cream to Replace Dairymens’ Ice Cream Contract

CHAMPS Group Purchasing announced today it will replace the ice cream portion of the Dairymens’ contract with Velvet Ice Cream, an Ohio-based vendor. This new agreement with Velvet Ice Cream will allo ... read more

February 01, 2011 (Cleveland)

CHAMPS Group Purchasing Announces New Office Supplies Contract Agreement with Independent Stationers, Inc.

CHAMPS Group Purchasing announced today a custom contract with Independent Stationers, Inc. The three-year contract agreement, beginning February 1, will give CHAMPS Group Purchasing members access to gener ... read more

February 01, 2011 (Cleveland)

CHAMPS Group Purchasing Announces New Restoration Services Contract Agreement with NBD International, Inc.

CHAMPS Group Purchasing announced today a custom contract with NBD International, Inc. This three-year contract agreement, beginning February 1, 2011, will give CHAMPS Group Purchasing members access to the ... read more

January 29, 2011 (New Orleans, La.)

CHAMPS Oncology Attends ACE Conference in New Orleans

Toni Hare, vice president, Karen Schmidt, director of operations, Kristine Marbaugh, manager, and Jordana Revella, director of marketing, attended the Association of Cancer Executives (ACE) conferen ... read more

January 18, 2011 (Cleveland)

CHAMPS Healthcare Launches New Identity and Website to Strengthen Position as Healthcare Consulting Specialists

Building on a track record of tremendous growth, CHAMPS Management Services has taken the next step in claiming its well-deserved position as leading healthcare consulting specialists. CHAMPS Management Ser ... read more

November 16, 2010 (Cleveland)

Pennsylvania Association of Cancer Registrars Promotes CHAMPS as Sponsor

CHAMPS Oncology, the leader in cancer compliance, is proud to be a corporate sponsor of the Pennsylvania Association of Cancer Registrars (PACR) for the third year in a row. Get to know the Ca ... read more

September 30, 2010 (Cleveland)

Hare's Article Published in ACCC's Oncology Issues

Toni Hare's article, Cancer Registry: Raising the Bar to Help Balance Supply and Demand, was published in the Association of Community Cancer Centers' Oncology Issues, September/October 2010 Edition ... read more

May 07, 2010 (Cleveland)

Hare and Moysaenko Publish Collaborative White Paper on Cancer Care and Quality Improvement

V. Moysaenko, MD, FACS, vice-chair of Ohio's Cancer Liaison Physicians, and a CoC cancer program surveyor, and Toni Hare, RHIT, CTR, vice president of CHAMPS Oncology and a CoC-trained Independent C ... read more

November 30, 2009 (Vienna, Va.)

Hare Speaks at ACCC's 5th Annual Hospital Summit

On December 11, 2009, Toni Hare, RHIT, CTR, CoC-trained Independent Consultant, spoke to an audience of 100 cancer care professionals gathered in Vienna, Va., for ACCC's 5th Annual Hospital Summit. Her presenta ... read more

November 12, 2009 (Cleveland)

Gerboc's Article, Defensive Abstracting Makes Sense, Published in Advance for HIM Professionals

Theresa Gerboc, a Cancer Registry Specialist for CHAMPS Oncology, contributed an article for the November 2009 Edition of Advance, the nation’s leading news magazine for Health Information Management (HIM) ... read more

April 16, 2009 (Cleveland)

NCRA's e-newsletter Promotes the CHAMPS and Fairview Article in Advance

The April 2, 2009, edition of NCRA: News Abstracts, NCRA's monthly e-newsletter, included a link to the Advance article entitled Making the Data Meaningful, featuring The Cleveland Clinic Cancer Center at Fairv ... read more