NEWS RELEASE
Novation Launches National Group Buys for Imaging and Lab Equipment, Mattresses and Ventilators
More than $47.6 Million Saved in 2007
IRVING, TX; June 13, 2008 — Novation, the leading health care contracting services company of VHA Inc., University HealthSystem Consortium (UHC) and Provista, LLC, has launched its period 3 group buys of 2008 effective July 1 – Sept. 30. In 2007, members realized overall savings of more than $47.6 million.
The group buys includes the following categories and suppliers:
| Category |
Supplier |
| Chemistry, Immunochemistry and Automation Equipment |
Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics |
| CT and MR Injection Systems |
Medrad |
| CT Scanners |
Siemens Medical Solutions* |
| MRI Systems |
Siemens Medical Solutions* |
| Non-Powered Dynamic Air Mattresses |
Encompass Group*
KCI* |
| Ventilator Systems |
Covidien / Puritan-Bennett** |
* Early access begins June 1, 2008
** Early access began May 1, 2008
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About Novation
Founded in 1998, Novation is the leading health care supply contracting company for more than 25,000 members of VHA Inc. and the University HealthSystem Consortium (UHC), two national health care alliances, and 5,500 members of Provista, LLC, representing 28,000 sites. Novation provides alliance members contract and price management and spend management services. Based in Irving, Texas, Novation develops and manages competitive contracts with more than 600 suppliers. VHA, UHC and Provista members used Novation contracts to purchased nearly $37.8 billion in 2009.
Media Contact
Kathryn Goldstein
Director, Public Relations
Novation
(972) 581-5529
kgoldste@novationco.com
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