Medline Industries, Inc. Selected As Healthtrust Supplier Of The Year

HealthTrust Recognizes Medline for its delivery of service, price accuracy and value

MUNDELEIN, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--A new Health Industry Distributors Association (HIDA) study shows that manufacturers and distributors are playing a more critical role in helping healthcare providers deliver the best possible patient care and experience.

“As our relationship with HealthTrust expands each year, we remain nimble and attentive to the needs of members”

HealthTrust – whose membership is made up of healthcare facilities across the continuum of care, recognizes that the right medical supplier can impact a provider’s clinical and financial success and selected Medline as its Supplier of the Year. As both a manufacturer and distributor of more than 350,000 products and clinical solutions, Medline delivers high-quality, cost-effective medical products, clinical solutions and operational efficiencies for HealthTrust members.

“As our relationship with HealthTrust expands each year, we remain nimble and attentive to the needs of members,” says Jeff Fair, vice president, national accounts at Medline. “We are focused on never compromising service so we can consistently provide price accuracy, timeliness and overall savings and value no matter the care setting. We’re proud to know our personalized approach resonates with members and has led to Medline receiving this distinguished honor.”

“We are proud to recognize Medline as our outstanding supplier partner of the year,” says Michael Berryhill, HealthTrust COO. “This recognition comes from our membership and was earned by Medline for excellence in both the MedSurg and Distribution categories. Across dozens of contracts, Medline has delivered immediate and sustained value for members and supported compliance to our committed model.”

Medline has more than 40 distribution centers located throughout the country to ensure HealthTrust members can receive products when and where they need them. Learn more about the company’s supply chain logistics and cost savings at www.medline.com.

About Medline

Medline is a global manufacturer and distributor serving the healthcare industry with medical supplies and clinical solutions that help customers achieve both clinical and financial success. Headquartered in Mundelein, Ill., the company offers 350,000+ medical devices and support services through more than 1,200 direct sales representatives who are dedicated points of contact for customers across the continuum of care. For more information on Medline, go to www.medline.com or http://www.medline.com/social-media to connect with Medline on its social media channels.

About HealthTrust

HealthTrust (Healthtrust Purchasing Group, L.P.) is committed to strengthening provider performance and clinical excellence through an aligned membership model and the delivery of total spend management advisory solutions that leverage our operator experience, scale and innovation. HealthTrust (www.healthtrustpg.com) serves over 1,400 acute care facilities and members in more than 22,600 other locations, including ambulatory surgery centers, physician practices, long-term care and alternate care sites. Headquartered in Brentwood, Tennessee, HealthTrust is affiliated with Parallon (www.parallon.com), a leading provider of healthcare business and operational services, including revenue cycle management and technology solutions. On Twitter @healthtrustpg.