When it comes to purchasing services and supplies, the members of Prairie Health Ventures utilize a large number of contracts. With virtually everything a healthcare facility could need on contract, Premier offers a variety unsurpassed by any other national GPO. Trending over the past 3 years, the top 10 contracts with the highest utilization are:
- US Food
- Verizon Communications, Inc.
- Siemens Ag
- Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp
- Johnson & Johnson
- Amgen Inc.
- CDW
- Glaxosmithkline Plc
- Medefis, inc.
- Laboratory Supply Co., Inc.
Additionally, there are 50 contracts with over $1,000,000 in spend. Getting the most for your dollar, utilizing available contracts and maximizing the benefits of Prairie Health Ventures are all strategies members use on a day to day basis. With these processes in place an effective Supply Chain becomes a major contributor to patient safety and quality of care.