Washington Hospital (Washington, Pa.) has selected Amerinet Inc., a leading national health care group purchasing organization, as its primary group purchasing organization (GPO). The new agreement provides unlimited access to Amerinet’s national portfolio of product and service contracts and proprietary Total Spend Management tools designed to ensure health care providers optimize their financial resources and improve overall performance.
At The Washington Hospital, we are committed to improving the health and well being of the patients we serve by providing an environment of continuous process improvement, teamwork, integrity, and fiscal responsibility,” explained Telford W. Thomas, president and CEO of The Washington Hospital.
The partnership will focus on Total Spend Management Solutions including data integrity and price accuracy, savings identification, financial and operational benchmarking, and educational opportunities. The multi-year agreement will also focus on the implementation of cost reduction initiatives through contract evaluation and utilization.
“We appreciate the opportunity to work closely with Washington Hospital as we share their commitment in delivering quality health care,” stated Amerinet President Todd C. Ebert. “Our approach is to provide the strategic solutions to meet their unique needs and challenges.”
About Washington Hospital
The Washington Hospital is a voluntary, not-for-profit community hospital serving Washington and surrounding communities since 1897. The hospital's main campus is located in Washington with multiple outpatient visits throughout Washington and Greene counties. The hospital has a total of 265 beds, in addition to a 16-bassinet Nursery and an 8-bed residential hospice. The Medical Staff includes more than 350 primary care and specialty physicians.
About Amerinet Inc.
Through Total Spend Management Solutions, Amerinet strategically partners with health care providers to improve operating margins by creating efficiencies, reducing costs and identifying new revenue streams.
Supported by a team of clinical, data and supply chain experts, Amerinet offers a suite of tools, programs and services including a comprehensive and competitive portfolio that delivers practical solutions to address members’ specific needs.
Based in St. Louis, Mo, with offices in Salt Lake City, Utah, Providence, R.I., and Warrendale, Pa., Amerinet serves more than 25,000 acute and non-acute health care providers nationwide. To learn more, visit www.amerinet-gpo.com.