MUNDELEIN, Ill., Jan. 23, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- 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."
About the Child Health Corporation of America (CHCA)
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.
About Medline
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. Headquartered in Mundelein, Ill., Medline has more than 1,100 dedicated sales representatives to support its broad product line and cost management services.
Over the past five years, Medline has become the fastest-growing distributor of medical and surgical supplies in the United States, serving as the primary distributor to more than 450 major hospitals and healthcare systems. As a leading distributor, Medline offers a comprehensive array of consulting and management services encompassing supply chain and logistics, utilization and standardization, business tools and enhanced reporting capabilities.