Amerinet, OKAAP sign five-year purchasing agreement

Oct 1 2009

Amerinet, Inc., a leading national healthcare group purchasing organization, today announced a new five-year purchasing agreement with the Oklahoma Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics (OKAAP).

“This is an excellent opportunity for our members to save money on vaccines and supplies while also helping to improve the health and safety of children,” said J. Hendricks, M.D., president of the OKAAP. “Amerinet has built an exemplary reputation working with similar organizations and we look forward to engaging their expertise in working on our initiatives.”

The agreement offers the 400 chapter members access to Amerinet’s full suite of spend management services and tools focused on helping facilities enhance economic value through operational improvements and reduce cost through contracting and utilization strategies.

“Pediatric care is an important priority for Amerinet,” said R.J. McNaughton, executive vice president of sales. “We are proud to partner with the Oklahoma Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics to advance care for children in the state.”

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