Central Peninsula Hospital to Strengthen Financial Capabilities - Chooses Amerinet, National GPO.ST. LOUIS -- After years with the Healthtrust Purchasing Group, Central Peninsula Hospital (Soldotna, Alaska Soldotna is a city in Kenai Peninsula Borough, Alaska, United States. At the 2000 census the population was 3,759. According to 2005 Census Bureau estimates, the city had a population of 4,087.[1] It is the seat of the Kenai Peninsula Borough. ) has decided to change directions and strengthen its financial position by signing a new agreement with Amerinet Inc., a leading national health care group purchasing organization A group purchasing organization is an entity that leverages the purchasing power of a group of businesses to obtain discounts from vendors based on the collective buying power of the GPO members. Many GPOs are funded by administrative fees that are actually paid by the vendors. (GPO). The new five-year agreement provides Central Peninsula Hospital with the ability to strengthen the financial viability of the hospital with unlimited access to Amerinet's national portfolio of product and service contracts and proprietary Total Spend Management business intelligence solutions designed to ensure optimization of a health care provider's financial resources. "We are committed to delivering quality health care to the communities we serve," stated Jason Paret, CFO See Chief Financial Officer. of Central Peninsula Hospital. "This strategic partnership is designed to enhance our ability to serve patients with the most innovative products and services available." The partnership will focus on total spend management solutions that provide savings opportunities on consumable A material that is used up and needs continuous replenishment, such as paper and toner. "The low-tech end of the high-tech field!" supplies and purchased services. In addition, the agreement will result in the implementation of cost reduction initiatives through contract evaluation and utilization. "We appreciate the opportunity to support and enhance Central Peninsula's ability to make the most out of their financial resources," said Todd C. Ebert, Amerinet president and CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. . "We share in their commitment to deliver cost-effect, high quality patient care to the communities they serve." About Central Peninsula Hospital Central Peninsula Hospital is a borough-owned, non-profit facility operated by a corporation, CPGH CPGH Central Peninsula General Hospital (Soldotna, Alaska) , Inc., located in Soldotna, Alaska. 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, 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, R.I., and Warrendale, Pa., Amerinet serves more than 25,000 acute and non-acute health care providers nationwide. To learn more, visit www.amerinet-gpo.com. |
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