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Boston Children’s Hospital forms strategic partnership with Premier Inc.

Press releases may be edited for formatting or style | July 15, 2019
CHARLOTTE, N.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Boston Children’s Hospital, one of the largest pediatric medical centers in the U.S., has partnered with Premier Inc. (NASDAQ: PINC), a leading healthcare improvement company, to foster optimal management of its supply chain portfolio.

Ranked the #1 children's hospital in the nation by U.S. News & World Report, Boston Children’s is the primary pediatric teaching affiliate of Harvard Medical School. The hospital signed a multi-year agreement with Premier for access to its industry-leading supply chain services, including Premier’s group purchasing organization (GPO) and PremierConnect® supply chain analytics.

“Today’s healthcare environment calls for a business model that is focused on building healthier communities and better outcomes,” said Andrew Singer, Senior Director of Supply Chain Management at Boston Children’s. “We believe that Premier has the expertise and insights to help us evaluate and redefine our supply spend. We anticipate that the depth and breadth of Premier’s contract portfolio will greatly enhance our opportunities for savings. Savings achieved will allow us to reinvest in our communities to further our mission of enhancing the lives of children and their families. We look forward to seeing what we can accomplish with Premier as our trusted partner.”

Premier’s vast database and knowledge of supply chain best practices enables data-driven, evidence-based purchasing. With $60 billion in purchasing power and insights on 45 percent of U.S. hospital discharges, Premier member healthcare providers are able to attain best pricing while maintaining high-quality care.

“Premier and its more than 50 pediatric hospital members gladly welcome Boston Children’s to the alliance as our strategic partner in children’s healthcare improvement and innovation,” said David A. Hargraves, Senior Vice President of Supply Chain at Premier. “Premier’s insights, purchasing power, expertise and peer network are helping pediatric health systems create differentiated value for their patients. We look forward to working with Boston Children’s to design and implement a high-value supply chain system and vastly efficient care delivery model that complements the superior care they provide to their most precious patients each and every day.”

The financial impact of the agreement was not disclosed.


About Boston Children's Hospital
Boston Children's Hospital is ranked the #1 children's hospital in the nation by U.S. News & World Report and is the primary pediatric teaching affiliate of Harvard Medical School. Home to the world's largest research enterprise based at a pediatric medical center, its discoveries have benefited both children and adults since 1869. Today, more than 3,000 scientists, including eight members of the National Academy of Sciences, 18 members of the National Academy of Medicine and 12 Howard Hughes Medical Investigators comprise Boston Children's research community. Founded as a 20-bed hospital for children, Boston Children's is now a 415-bed comprehensive center for pediatric and adolescent healthcare.


About Premier Inc.
Premier Inc. (NASDAQ: PINC) is a leading healthcare improvement company, uniting an alliance of more than 4,000 U.S. hospitals and health systems and approximately 165,000 other providers and organizations to transform healthcare. With integrated data and analytics, collaboratives, supply chain solutions, and consulting and other services, Premier enables better care and outcomes at a lower cost. Premier plays a critical role in the rapidly evolving healthcare industry, collaborating with members to co-develop long-term innovations that reinvent and improve the way care is delivered to patients nationwide. Headquartered in Charlotte, N.C., Premier is passionate about transforming American healthcare.

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