Novation signs MRI deals with 6 OEMs
November 10, 2011
by Brendon Nafziger, DOTmed News Associate Editor
Novation LLC., one of the biggest U.S. group purchasing organizations, said Thursday it signed MRI scanner supply deals with six OEMs.
The Irving, Texas-based GPO awarded two-year agreements to Esaote, Hitachi Medical, GE Healthcare, Philips Healthcare, Siemens Medical and Toshiba America Medical Systems. The deals last from Jan. 1 through Dec. 31, 2014, with an option for another two one-year extensions.
The agreements cover scanners, upgrades, accessories, refurbished equipment and service.
"Not only do these agreements provide the assurance of firm pricing, but they also provide peace-of-mind regarding equipment upgrades and service," Pete Allen, senior vice president, sourcing operations at Novation, said in a statement.
Last year, the health care organizations that work with Novation, VHA Inc., UHC, and Provista, LLC, used its contracts to buy $40 billion worth of goods and services.
The Irving, Texas-based GPO awarded two-year agreements to Esaote, Hitachi Medical, GE Healthcare, Philips Healthcare, Siemens Medical and Toshiba America Medical Systems. The deals last from Jan. 1 through Dec. 31, 2014, with an option for another two one-year extensions.
The agreements cover scanners, upgrades, accessories, refurbished equipment and service.
"Not only do these agreements provide the assurance of firm pricing, but they also provide peace-of-mind regarding equipment upgrades and service," Pete Allen, senior vice president, sourcing operations at Novation, said in a statement.
Last year, the health care organizations that work with Novation, VHA Inc., UHC, and Provista, LLC, used its contracts to buy $40 billion worth of goods and services.