Supply Chain

Charleston, S.C.-based SIB Development & Consulting — a company that specializes in helping organizations achieve fixed monthly cost reductions — has identified several areas where hospitals can save money.

The following supply chain vendor contracts were announced over the past month.

Irving, Texas-based Novation has announced enhancements to its NOVAFOOD program as well as a new Food Standardization program, both with the goal of reducing costs and increasing satisfaction, according to a news release.

  Novation announced enhancements to its NOVAFOOD portfolio as well as a new food standardization program.

Brentwood, Tenn.-based HealthTrust has chosen Northbrook, Ill.-based Nanosphere to provide its members multi-target molecular diagnostic tests, according to a news release.

Palos Community Hospital in Palos Heights, Ill., has chosen Medline to serve as its exclusive prime vendor distribution partner, according to a Medline news release.

Bank of America Merrill Lynch has recently been recognized for its supply chain finance solutions.

Amerinet, a leading national healthcare solutions organization, has announced a new agreement with Esaote North America, a manufacturer and distributor of medical ultrasound and MRI equipment in the U.S., for MRI equipment effective through April 2017.

Ridgewood, N.J.-based Valley Health System has selected Mundelein, Ill.-based Medline as its exclusive medical and surgical supply distribution partner, according to Medline.

The following supply chain vendor agreements occurred in the past three months, beginning with the most recent.