Sysmex America has signed a three-year contract agreement with Premier Purchasing Partners, the group purchasing unit of Premier, providing Premier member-hospitals and healthcare sites access to Sysmex hematology analyzers, automation, reagents, consumables and services. The contract is effective from August 1, 2010.
Sysmex America was also awarded a three-year sole-source hematology agreement for Premier’s Accelerated Supply Chain Endeavor (ASCEND) program member-participants. ASCEND helps Premier members achieve sustained improvement in supply chain performance and efficiency.
John Kershaw, president and CEO of Sysmex America, said: “We are pleased that the quality and reliability of our Sysmex hematology products and services offering have been acknowledged once again with the signing of our fourth contract with Premier. We look forward to serving Premier member-hospitals and allied healthcare facilities as they confront the challenges of a changing healthcare environment.”
Sysmex America offers clinical laboratory systemization and solutions, including clinical diagnostics, automation and information systems.
Premier works with the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and the United Kingdom’s National Health Service North West to improve hospital performance. Premier has offices in San Diego, Charlotte, Philadelphia and Washington.