NORTHFIELD, Illinois—Medline entered new agreement with HPSI Purchasing Services, a group purchasing organization (GPO) serving thousands of members, including home health hospice, senior living and nursing home providers across the United States.
Under the agreement, HPSI members will gain access to Medline’s broad portfolio of medical supplies and solutions, including those in incontinence, wound care, skin health, environmental services (EVS), capital equipment, therapy and rehabilitation and mattresses—all delivered through Medline’s integrated supply chain and distribution infrastructure.
“Working with Medline enhances our ability to deliver value-driven purchasing solutions to our members,” said Greg Perron, managing director, HPSI Purchasing Services. “Reliable access to high-quality products, along with Medline’s distribution capabilities, helps our members operate more efficiently and better support residents and staff.”
HPSI serves a large network of home health, hospice, nursing homes, assisted-living communities and nursing home providers and other senior care providers to help members streamline purchasing and find cost savings through supplier partnerships and contract pricing.
“This agreement reinforces Medline’s commitment to supporting the full continuum of care with scalable supply chain solutions, dependable distribution capabilities and a broad portfolio of essential products,” said Renee Fisher, senior vice president, national field sales, post-acute care, Medline. “Our ability to pair a broad product portfolio with a strong distribution network helps ensure HPSI members have reliable access to the supplies they need—when and where they need them—so they can stay focused on caring for residents.”