Amerinet Signs Exclusive Agreement with Ambulatory Surgery Center Association.ST. LOUIS -- Amerinet Inc., a leading national health care purchasing organization, recently signed an agreement to serve as the sole-source purchasing agent Noun 1. purchasing agent - an agent who purchases goods or services for another agent - a representative who acts on behalf of other persons or organizations for the members of the Ambulatory Surgery Center ambulatory surgery center A free-standing center that performs various types of surgery Association (ASCA ASCA American School Counselor Association ASCA Australian Shepherd Club of America ASCA Arab Society of Certified Accountants ASCA American Swimming Coaches Association ASCA American Society of Consulting Arborists ASCA Association of State Correctional Administrators ) (formerly Illinois Free Standing Surgery Center Association) based in Chicago, Illinois. "We chose Amerinet because of their proven record of success, and ability to deliver, not just the benefits of group purchasing, but unique cost-saving solutions," said Mark Mayo, executive director of ASCA. "At ASCA, we are committed to improving the health and well being of the patients we serve by providing an environment of continuous process improvement, teamwork (product, software, tool) Teamwork - A SASD tool from Sterling Software, formerly CADRE Technologies, which supports the Shlaer/Mellor Object-Oriented method and the Yourdon-DeMarco, Hatley-Pirbhai, Constantine and Buhr notations. , integrity, fiscal responsibility and endless customer service," added Mayo. The partnership will also focus on Total Spend Management Solutions including cost reduction, contract evaluation and implementation, and education and program coordination at all of the association's member facilities. Amerinet will also negotiate custom contracts on behalf of ASCA, and make available an array of competitively priced, quality products and services provided by industry leaders. This three-year agreement creates a partnership of shared responsibility to reduce costs and discover new revenue streams. "Our partnership is a testimony to ASCA's commitment to deliver cost-effective patient care," elaborated Todd C. Ebert, Amerinet president. "ASCA is an outstanding group of surgery centers, and we are pleased that they have chosen Amerinet as their exclusive health care purchasing organization." About Amerinet Inc. Through Total Spend Management Solutions, Amerinet strategically partners with health care providers to improve operating margins Operating Margin A ratio used to measure a company's pricing strategy and operating efficiency. Calculated by: 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 For ships of the United States Navy of the same name, see . Salt Lake City is the capital and the most populous city of the U.S. state of Utah. The name of the city is often shortened to Salt Lake, or its initials, S.L.C. , Providence Providence, city (1990 pop. 160,728), state capital and seat of Providence co., NE R.I., a port at the head of Providence Bay; founded by Roger Williams 1636, inc. as a city 1832. , R.I., and Warrendale, Pa., Amerinet serves more than 22,000 acute and non-acute health care providers nationwide. To learn more, visit www.amerinet-gpo.com. |
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