Adams Keegan Negotiates Competitive Contract with Amerinet for Human Resource Management Services

October 12, 2011
Amerinet Inc., a leading national healthcare solutions organization, announces a new agreement with Adams Keegan Inc. for human resource management services via the Executive Resources solutions program.

Effective September 1, 2011, through August 31, 2014, this contract offers significant savings to Amerinet members on employment-related administrative relief for healthcare facilities. Adams Keegan's "concierge" approach to outsourcing provides comprehensive, efficient and cost-effective solutions including:

· Payroll and employment tax compliance

· Benefits and group plan servicing

· Regulatory compliance and risk management

· Recruiting guidance and support

Adams Keegan strives to be a long-term partner that will help your organization elevate its overall human resources practices.

About Adams Keegan
Adams Keegan Inc. is a leading human resources management firm that provides a wide range of employer services nationally to a substantial and diversified client base that includes corporations, small and mid-sized business and non-profit organizations. Founded in 1987, the firm is headquartered in Memphis, Tenn. and is one of only 30 human resource management firms in the nation accredited by the Employer Services Assurance Corporation. The people of Adams Keegan seek to serve the full-spectrum of their clients' needs and help them become an employer of choice. For more information, visit www.adamskeegan.com.

New Amerinet and Cambro Manufacturing Agreement for Foodservice Equipment to Benefit Members
Amerinet Inc., a leading national healthcare solutions organization, announces a new agreement with Cambro Manufacturing Company for foodservice equipment and smallwares.

Effective through July 31, 2013, this agreement offers Amerinet members significant savings on a wide array of high-quality, durable products for the foodservice needs of any size healthcare facility. Cambro products available for discounted contract pricing include:

· Domes, bowls, tumblers and lids

· Tray, cup and delivery racks and carts

· Safe, cost-effective reusable non-skid trays

· Pellet base plate heaters

In addition, unique "Free Goods" programs for mugs, bowls and tumblers, as well as wash and store racks are available with disposables purchase commitment.

About Cambro

Cambro Manufacturing Company, founded by two brothers in 1951, began with the invention of the Camtray® - the current industry standard for restaurants, hotels, school and hospitals. Based in Huntington Beach, Calif., Cambro has expanded its offerings over the last 60 years to include a comprehensive selection of revolutionary foodservice products distributed worldwide. To learn more about Cambro, visit www.cambro.com.

CONMED Corporation and Amerinet Choice Negotiate Competitive New Agreement for Endo-Mechanicals

Amerinet Choice®, the private label and sourcing company of Amerinet Inc., announces a competitive new agreement with CONMED Corporation for endomechanicals.

Effective September 1, 2011, through August 31, 2014, this contract offers Amerinet members significant savings on supply bundles and innovative purchasing-cycle software applications for the cost-effective, comprehensive management of endosurgery supplies. CONMED's exclusive Mascot and Endocap™ IT applications help to significantly reduce annualized endosurgery overhead by highlighting purchasing options, controlling waste and inventory costs. Billing work-flow is greatly streamlined via convenient terms that enable posting of a single payment for an entire month of procedures. Supplies available include:

· Hand-held endosurgery instruments

· Trocars

· Laparoscopic suction and irrigation

· Skin staplers and ligation devices

· Insufflation tubing

· Uterine manipulators

About ConMed

Founded in 1973, CONMED is a medical technology company with an emphasis on surgical devices and equipment for minimally invasive procedures and patient monitoring. Headquartered in Utica, N.Y., the Company's 3,300 employees distribute its products worldwide from several manufacturing locations specializing in arthroscopy, electrosurgery, endosurgery, patient care, powered surgical instruments, endoscopy and endoscopic technologies.

New Amerinet Choice Agreement with Hill-Rom for Bed Rentals to Benefit Members

Amerinet Choice®, the private label and sourcing company of Amerinet Inc., announces a competitive new agreement with Hill-Rom Company Inc. for bed and support surface rentals.

Effective September 1, 2011, through August 31, 2014, this contract offers Amerinet members significant savings on patient support surface rentals including state-of-the-art specialty products for bariatric, pulmonary and air-fluidized therapies. Hill-Rom has a dedicated staff of clinicians available to provide 24/7, 365-day support, as well as valuable applications training on diverse topics such as:

· Bariatric patient management

· Pressure ulcer and infection prevention and treatment

Hill-Rom offers the most extensive clinical measurement processes in the industry, and the largest service organizations in the nation are specifically trained to support most products.

Hill-Rom is also a supplier contributor in the Amerinet Quality Solutions' Patient Falls Prevention Toolkit. This toolkit is designed to help healthcare providers identify patients at risk for serious injury from falls so that preventive planning and solutions can be applied.

About Hill-Rom Company

Founded in 1929 on a dream to "bring the home into the hospital," Hill-Rom is a leading worldwide manufacturer and provider of beds and stretchers, committed to delivering the best services, products and solutions for their patients and partners. Hill-Rom's comprehensive product and service offerings are used by providers across the healthcare continuum and enhance the safety and quality of patient care. To learn more about Hill-Rom, visit www.hill-rom.com.

Amerinet Choice and American Medical Equipment Negotiate New Agreement for Patient Support Surfaces

Amerinet Choice®, the private label and sourcing company of Amerinet Inc., announces a competitive new agreement with American Medical Equipment (AME) for patient powered and NON-powered therapy surfaces.

The Flowt® is a unique therapy surface that incorporates proven ROHO® technology in a full thickness, Non-powered pressure relieving therapy surface. Unlike foam filled mattress replacements, the Flowt® is appropriate for advanced wounds. Additionally, the Flowt® mattresses, can be used with a hand held remote to optimize four zones based on a patient weight. The Flowt® can also be used with an Air Flowt® controller for moisture management. The Flowt® is also available for stretchers, operating room tables, and pediatrics. An Amerinet niche supplier, AME has undergone an extensive evaluation process qualifying them as a company offering members products or services that are unique to the marketplace.

Effective November 1, 2011, through September 31, 2014, this contract offers Amerinet members throughout the country, significant savings on patient support surfaces and other specialty bedding needs including state-of-the-art products such as:

· Protec Low Air Loss & Alternating Pressure Therapy.

· Lateral rotation and operating room specialty application surfaces

· Bariatric, morbidly obese and fall prevention beds

AME products and services strive to address CMS regulations related to "never events" such as ulcers, falls, and certain infections. In addition, AME guarantees that members will receive a price on covered products equal or lower to that paid under any other hospital purchasing agreement.

About AME

Founded in 1993, American Medical Equipment is a recognized leader in medical product innovation for patients from hospital to home. Headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, AME has service centers to serve much of the US population , yet strives to maintain the uncompromising "neighborhood" level service relied upon by their customers. A minority-owned business accredited by the ACHC, AME is ranked as one of Ohio's fastest growing companies. To learn more about AME, visit www.amemedbeds.com or call AME at 1-866-Medbeds.

Amerinet Awards KCI New National Agreement for Specialty Therapy Beds
Amerinet Inc., a leading national healthcare solutions organization, announces an updated contract with Kinetic Concepts Inc. (KCI) for the rental of therapy beds and surfaces. Members may also purchase KCI branded surfaces.

Effective September 1, 2011, through August 31, 2014, this contract, which replaces KCI agreements already in place, offers significant savings to Amerinet members on bariatric-related support systems. The KCI family of beds offers a range of therapies and technologies for the care of morbidly obese patients that provide dignified and safe patient handling including:

· BariAir™ - skin integrity maintenance for immobile, critically ill patients

· BariMaxx™II - an expandable side-exit bed for med-surg patients up to 1,000 pounds

· BariMaxx II Power Drive - single caregiver transport vehicle for compatible beds

About KCI
Kinetic Concepts Inc. is a leading global medical technology company devoted to the discovery, development, manufacture and marketing of innovative, high-technology therapies and products for the wound care, tissue regeneration and therapeutic support systems. Headquartered in San Antonio, Texas, KCI's success spans more than three decades and has a deeply rooted history of innovation and passion for improved healing and significant improvement of patient well-being in more than 20 countries worldwide. For more information, visit www.KCI1.com.

About Amerinet
As a leading national healthcare solutions organization, Amerinet collaborates with acute and non-acute care providers to create and deliver unique solutions through performance improvement resources, guidance and ongoing support. With better product standardization and utilization, new financial tools beyond contracting and alliances that help lower costs, raise revenue and champion quality, Amerinet enriches healthcare delivery for its members and the communities they serve. To learn more about how Amerinet can help you successfully navigate the future of healthcare reform, visit www.amerinet-gpo.com.

Contact: Evan Danis
Director, Communications and Media
724-778-3423
evan.danis@amerinet-gpo.com