Ann Fahey-Widman, APR
Vice President, Corporate Communications
afahey@medline.com
847-643-3011
John Marks
Director, Communications
jmarks@medline.com
847-643-3309
Child Health Corporation of America (CHCA) selected Medline Industries, Inc. as its exclusive distribution partner for medical and surgical supplies for its network of 43 leading children's hospitals across the United States. The sole source, 45 month agreement for distribution services is worth approximately $225 million a year. The start date of this sole source agreement is April 9, 2012.
Medline will provide full distribution services to CHCA's facilities from the company's extensive network of 33 distribution centers located throughout the country.
According to CHCA, "Medline is an ideal partner for our children's hospitals due to a combination of outstanding service, operational excellence, and a strong focus on making healthcare experiences better and safer for children."
Child Health Corporation of America (CHCA) is an alliance of 43 children's hospitals in North America headquartered in Overland Park, KS. CHCA hospital executive and clinical leaders share data, knowledge and buying power to reduce costs and improve clinical and operational performance in children's hospitals. In 2011, CHCA, the National Association of Children's Hospitals and Related Institutions (NACHRI) and the National Association of Children's Hospitals (N.A.C.H.) merged under a single organization, called Children's Hospital Association. The merger brings together the talents, resources and expertise of the staff of the three organizations and 223 children's hospitals and related institutions. The new organization is led by President and CEO Mark Wietecha. CHCA continues to operate as a subsidiary of Children's Hospital Association. For more information, visit: www.chca.com.
As the nation's largest privately held manufacturer and distributor of healthcare products, Medline manufactures and distributes more than 125,000 products to hospitals, extended care facilities, surgery centers, physician offices and home care dealers. Recently named one of the "100 Best Places to Work in Healthcare," Medline is headquartered in Mundelein, Ill. and has more than 1,100 dedicated sales representatives nationwide to support its broad product line and cost management services.
Over the past five years, Medline has been the fastest-growing distributor of medical and surgical supplies in the U.S., serving as the primary distributor to over 450 major hospitals and healthcare systems. As a leading distributor, Medline offers a comprehensive array of consulting and management services encompassing the supply chain and logistics, utilization and standardization, business tools and enhanced reporting capabilities and on-staff clinicians.
Medline has a growing network of 50 manufacturing and distribution centers worldwide, as well as an expanding, dedicated transportation fleet with over 200 vehicles in a variety of sizes to fit customers' specific delivery needs. The fleet is equipped with the latest navigation devices for enhanced order tracking and communication.
