Amerinet Featured News

Amerinet Sponsors Hospital Influenza Prevention Survey in Materials Management in Health Care (MMHC) Magazine
For years now, hospitals have been bracing for the possibility of an influenza pandemic and readying communication, immunization, materials management, infection control and prevention, staffing and other plans. And even though the second wave of H1N1 influenza virus that crested during this past winter’s flu season wasn’t as dire as some had forecast, it tested many aspects of hospitals’ emergency preparedness plans. This survey, sponsored by Amerinet, offers insight into how hospitals fared. (Read the survey report...)

Case Study: Using Data to Standardize Medical-Surgical Supplies in  a Large Physician Group Highlights use of Amerinet Savings Roadmap by Member Southwest Medical Associates
The case study in Becker's Ortho and Spine Review highlights the use of the Amerinet Savings Roadmap in helping the practice achieve standardization and significant savings in medical-surgical supplies.

Amerinet President and CEO Todd Ebert discusses the impact of healthcare reform in H&HN video interview
The supply chain is likely to come under increased scrutiny as hospitals continue to look for ways to become more efficient and cost-effective. Todd Ebert, president and CEO of Amerinet, says group purchasing organizations are well positioned to help hospitals meet some of the demands on health reform, including bundled payments and accountable care organizations. Ebert recently spoke with Hospitals and Health Networks (H&HN) Senior Editor Matthew Weinstock. (View the interview...)

Amerinet's 2009 Annual Report
The Amerinet 2009 Annual Report is now available along with our 2009 Supplier Performance Awards insert and information on our Amerinet Choice Member Awards. These documents highlight our successes, as well as those of our members, suppliers and partners in making a difference in 2009, and detail Amerinet's foundations for continued growth and sustainability.

Healthcare group purchasing organizations (GPOs) play an increasingly vital role in the U.S. healthcare industry
GPOs help healthcare providers (such as hospitals, ambulatory care facilities, nursing homes and home health agencies) realize savings by aggregating purchasing volume and using that leverage to negotiate discounts with manufacturers, distributors and vendors. Visit www.gpossavemoney.org to learn more.

Amerinet Financial Management Solutions

You’re working to keep expenses low and quality high. But the more complex healthcare gets, the more difficult your job becomes. Amerinet Financial Management Solutions helps you improve operating margins and lower costs at the same time you enhance quality and safety. This solution includes a new alliance with Craneware and Perot Systems – The Amerinet Alliance for Financial Efficiency (learn more here).