Beachwood, OH. August 18, 2003. NHD, Inc. is pleased to announce a new multi year supply agreement with MedAssets HSCA, the third largest group purchasing organization in the country, serving more than 16,000 healthcare providers, nationwide, with purchasing power approaching $7 billion in gross throughput. The new three-year covers the complete line of X-Ray products and services offered by NHD through their 27 shareholder organizations. HealthCare Links, an outsourced national accounts group that specializes in assisting medical companies in gaining and implementing national contracts, facilitated the contract.
Jerry Allen, Director of Radiology and Cardiovascular Services, commented, "NHD has a very loyal following in X-Ray distribution and has served our diverse membership well; we look forward to expanding their presence to more members of MedAssets."
"NHD is excited about this opportunity with MedAssets," said George Walker, Board member of NHD. "They have been recognized as a strong player in the GPO arena, attracting committed groups of IDNs and affiliates with their pro-active, value based approach. Like NHD, they recognize that customer service is key to maintaining and growing their business."
About NHD
NHD, Inc. is comprised of a network of regional, independently owned and operated distributors of medical imaging supplies, services and equipment. The distributors that own NHD cover the United States with over 100 service and distribution centers, a staff of over 700 service technicians, and over 225 professional sales consultants and inside customer service representatives. The distributors that make up NHD average over thirty years in business in the regions that they serve, maintaining an unparalleled reputation for local commitment to service.
About MedAssets HSCA
MedAssets HSCA, headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri, is the third largest group purchasing organization in the country, serving more than 16,000 healthcare providers, nationwide, with purchasing power approaching $7 billion in gross throughput. It is MedAssets HSCA's mission to be the market-leading, customer-oriented supply chain and contract services company, focused on maximizing the financial performance of healthcare institutions. For more information about MedAssets HSCA, or its parent company MedAssets Inc., contact Gary Johnson, vice president for Marketing and Marketing Services at gjohnson@medassets.com.
For information on NHD, call Dave Tomaric, 888-643-2677, and visit them on the web at www.NHD.net
For more about HealthCare Links, visit them on the Web at www.healthcarelinks.org, or contact Ken Murawski, at 914-737-8718.
