AHA Issues Endorsement RFI for Professional Energy Management Solutions
AHA Solutions, Inc. today announced it has issued a Request for Information (RFI) invitation to Energy Management solutions providers wishing to be considered for the exclusive Endorsement of the American Hospital Association (AHA). AHA Solutions, a subsidiary of the AHA, awards the AHA Endorsement to products and services that support member hospitals and care organizations in their efforts to achieve of operational excellence.
Energy Management plays a key role in helping hospitals and care systems achieve operational excellence. This endorsed service will be uniquely focused on assisting hospitals with the process of better managing energy-associated costs.
This opportunity would allow hospitals to benefit from consultative services that help manage both the purchasing and paying for energy and its efficient utilization and conservation. AHA Solutions has responded by analyzing providers of Energy Management solutions.
“In a health environment transitioning from volume- to value-base care, cost containment is critical to hospitals’ sustained success. Our investigation of potential Partners for Energy Management solutions has begun in order to help hospitals realize substantial cost savings through the proper utilization of these services,” said Mike Albion, Assistant Vice President of Strategic Alliances at AHA Solutions, Inc.
“Energy Management services have the potential to provide hospitals solutions for several challenge areas, including: design/implementation of green technology and sustainability initiatives; management of energy providers, invoicing and rate optimization; and analysis of energy/financial consumption. Hospitals require a keen understanding of their unique needs. Therefore, we are seeking candidates with the passion and capacity to foster operational excellence by applying in-depth knowledge of energy markets within the health care field.”
The AHA Endorsement Process
AHA Solutions has invited organizations that provide Energy Management to initiate the process of potentially forming an esteemed strategic alliance with the AHA by submitting a completed RFI. Upon approval of a request, AHA Solutions will contact qualified candidates to begin the proprietary AHA Signature Due Diligence Process™. This evaluation process provides a deep financial, organizational and product understanding of potential Partners.
A product or service bearing the exclusive AHA Endorsement Seal instills the confidence and prestige of having met the highest standards of the leading national advocate for the nation’s hospitals. To apply, candidates should submit an electronic request to receive the RFI document now or contact Brian Heaton, Project Manager and Senior Analyst, Strategic Alliances, AHA Solutions, Inc. directly at 312.895.2529 or ekolman@aha.org.
The AHA Solutions Team is committed to identifying products and services that foster operational excellence in hospitals. We appreciate organizations exploring the AHA Endorsement as demonstration of their dedication to our shared commitment.
About the AHA
The American Hospital Association is a not-for-profit association of health care provider organizations and individuals committed to the health improvement of their communities. The AHA is the national advocate for its members, which includes nearly 5,000 hospitals and health care systems, networks, and other providers of care and 42,000 individuals. Founded in 1898, the AHA provides education for health care leaders and is a source of information on health care issues and trends. For more information, visit www.aha.org.
About AHA Solutions
AHA Solutions, Inc. is a resource to hospitals pursuing operational excellence. As an American Hospital Association (AHA) member service, AHA Solutions collaborates with hospital leaders and market consultants to conduct the proprietary AHA Signature Due Diligence Process™ and identify solutions to hospital challenges in the areas of care continuum, cultural transformation, clinical integration and financial sustainability. AHA Solutions provides related marketplace analytics and education to support product decision-making. As a subsidiary of the American Hospital Association (AHA), the organization convenes people with like interests for knowledge sharing centered on timely information and research. AHA Solutions is proud to reinvest its profits in the AHA mission: creating healthier communities. For more information, contact AHA Solutions at 800.242.4677 or visit www.aha-solutions.org.
