ECRI Company Research Report

Company Overview

• Name: ECRI

• Mission: ECRI is dedicated to advancing evidence-based healthcare globally to dramatically reduce preventable harm, make healthcare more transparent and accessible, and ensure high-quality healthcare is accessible to everyone.

• Founded: 1968 by Dr. Joel Nobel

• Key People:

• Marcus Schabacker, MD, PhD - President and Chief Executive Officer

• Peter Catalano, MBA, CPA - Chief Financial Officer

• Darryl Goss - Chief Technology Officer

• Dheerendra Kommala, MD - Chief Medical Officer

• Stuart Morris-Hipkins, MSc, ACMA, CGMA - Chief Solutions Officer

• Bevin O’Neil - Chief Strategy Officer

• Lea Rubini, MSOD, SHRM-SCP - Chief Human Resources Officer

• Randy White - Chief Legal Officer

• Headquarters: 5200 Butler Pike, Plymouth Meeting, PA 19462, USA

• Number of Employees: Over 500

• Revenue: No information is available.

• What is the company known for: ECRI is renowned for being the only organization designated as both an Evidence-based Practice Center (EPC) and Patient Safety Organization (PSO). It also operates as the sole independent medical device testing laboratory globally.

Products

• Independent Device Evaluation:

• Description: Provides trustworthy results and insights to aid in purchasing decisions.

• Key Features: Known for being the only independent medical device testing laboratory with a strong reputation in delivering reliable and insightful evaluation of medical devices.

• Patient Safety Advisory Services:

• Description: Offers a holistic, human-centered approach to patient safety challenges.

• Key Features: Pioneers a human-centered, total systems approach integrating infection control and human-centered design.

• Supply Chain Intelligence:

• Description: Supplies insights fueled by GPO-Agnostic datasets to help find safe and cost-effective options.

• Key Features: Helps uncover savings opportunities, mitigate patient care disruptions, and drive alignment with clinical allies.

Recent Developments

• Acquisition: ECRI acquired The Just Culture Company, specializing in transforming workforce culture in high-risk industries, which aligns with ECRI's Total System Safety approach.

• New Products Launched: No information is available.

• New Features Added: ECRI expanded solutions in Total Systems Safety and Human Factors Engineering.

• Partnerships: ECRI partnered with The Just Culture Company to advance a fair, learning culture in healthcare systems, fostering accountability and preventing patient harm.

Additional Information

ECRI has a strict conflict-of-interest policy and has been integral in reporting incidents related to medication and device errors. They have a presence in multiple regions, including North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, and the Middle East.

ECRI also focuses on education and professional development, providing resources such as independent device evaluation, patient safety advisory services, and supply chain intelligence to healthcare leaders globally. They emphasize transparency, equity in healthcare, and lowering preventable harms.

The ECRI commitment is strongly reflected in its leadership initiatives, volunteer programs like "ECRI Cares," and a significant focus on systems thinking in addressing healthcare technology hazards.