Medline, a provider of medical-surgical products and supply chain solutions serving all points of care, announced in a recent news release that it has been awarded by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) 19 of a possible 20 delivery orders to support the Veterans Integrated Service Networks (VISNs). Newly awarded delivery orders and existing awards are estimated to be over $1 billion annually and will service over 90% of the Veterans Integrated Service Networks.
The agreement is to provide distribution of medical-surgical products to the majority of VA Medical Centers (VAMC) in the Veterans Health Administration, America’s largest integrated healthcare system, and also encompasses distribution for Other Government Agencies (OGAs), including the Indian Health Service (IHS), Bureau of Prisons (BOP) and Health and Human Services (HHS).
The Veterans Health Administration (VHA) is a crucial provider of healthcare for veterans in the United States, with roughly 9 million veterans receiving care at more than 1,300 VA healthcare facilities across the country. The five-year contract aims to significantly improve efficiency and accuracy as part of the VA’s integrated supply chain improvement initiative. Medline’s supply chain solutions, including its network of 45 distribution centers in the U.S. and an owned transportation fleet of 2,000-plus MedTrans trucks, will help ensure VA facilities receive reliable service.
“We believe Medline’s previous performance, competitive pricing and dedicated team were key factors for this award,” says Chris Powers, vice president of government services at Medline and a military veteran. “With every new relationship we forge, we keep the customer and their patients at the center of all we do, and we are honored to continue our work with the VA to serve our nation’s veterans.”
