NEWS RELEASE
Novation Receives 2008 Best of Irving Award from the U.S. Local Business Association
Company Recognized for Doctors Equipment & Supplies
IRVING, TX; January 13, 2009 — Novation LLC, the leading health care contracting services company of VHA Inc., University HealthSystem Consortium (UHC) and Provista, LLC, announced today that it has been awarded a 2008 Best of Irving Award in the Doctors Equipment & Supplies category by the U.S. Local Business Association (USLBA).
“We are honored to be recognized by the association for our commitment to providing alliance members access to equipment and supplies necessary to provide best care for patients,” said Jody Hatcher, president and CEO of Novation.
The USLBA "Best of Local Business" Award Program recognizes outstanding local businesses throughout the country. Each year, the USLBA identifies companies that they believe have achieved exceptional marketing success in their local community and business category. Winners are selected per category through various data analysis – both internal and from third parties – with primary focus on quality.
This is the first time Novation is recognized by the USLBA.
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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.
About U.S. Local Business Association (USLBA)
U.S. Local Business Association (USLBA) is a Washington D.C. based organization funded by local businesses operating in towns, large and small, across America. The purpose of USLBA is to promote local business through public relations, marketing and advertising. The USLBA was established to recognize the best of local businesses in their community. Our organization works exclusively with local business owners, trade groups, professional associations, chambers of commerce and other business advertising and marketing groups. Our mission is to be an advocate for small and medium size businesses and business entrepreneurs across America.
Media Contact
Kathryn Goldstein
Director, Public Relations
Novation
(972) 581-5529
kgoldste@novationco.com
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