In 2010, five healthcare systems, Geisinger Health System, Intermountain Healthcare, Kaiser Permanente, Mayo Clinic and Mercy – formed an action-oriented collaboration called the Healthcare Transformation Group (HTG) to share best practices and drive needed positive change across the healthcare supply chain. In 2019, we welcomed (FMOLHS) Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady Health System. They have been a strong supporter of GS1, AHRMM and have attended HTG summits in 2016, 2017 and 2018. We are blessed to have them join our collaboration! One of the main initiatives being addressed by the HTG is the implementation of GS1 Standards. This includes Global Location Numbers (GLNs), the 13-digit number used to identify any legal entity/trading partner, and Global Trade Item Numbers(GTINs), the GS1 System Identification Number that uniquely identifies trade items at all levels of packaging. As we work together to transform supply chain in the healthcare industry, we encourage you to reach out to us with questions or for help in understanding our goals and the steps we are taking to achieve it.