Cris Collingwood//March 6, 2024//
Lehigh Valley Health Network has partnered with Northfield, Illinois-based Medline to provide its medical and surgical supplies.
The multi-year prime vendor distribution agreement will provide LVHN with supplies across the network’s 13 acute care hospital campuses, Medline said.
The two organizations will collaborate to ensure best-in-class supply chain operations and product availability to meet the needs of the providers and patients, Medline said.
“Lehigh Valley Health Network is pleased to partner with Medline. Streamlined access to medical and surgical supplies is key in providing our physicians, clinicians and staff with the tools they need to provide for our patients each and every day,” said Nita Stith, vice president of supply chain for Lehigh Valley Health Network.
Together, Medline and LVHN will focus on developing innovative solutions to create a leaner, more efficient supply chain across the entire health system, Medline said. LVHN and Medline will continue to collaborate on cost containment initiatives, as well as actively work together to drive supply savings in the future.
“We are thrilled to announce our partnership with LVHN,” said Kevin Silberstein, executive account director for Medline. “LVHN shares Medline’s commitment to modernizing the supply chain and developing innovative healthcare solutions. This partnership is about building a strong foundation for the future, and we are excited to be a part of that journey with LVHN.”