Medline secures in distributor agreement

Northfield-based Medline today announced an agreement with Providence St. Joseph Health.

As the system's distributor, Medline will provide an extensive portfolio of essential medical supplies and solutions to 15 hospitals across California and Texas.

"As health care continues to constantly evolve, we are committed to listening to customer needs and developing tangible solutions," says Marc Fairon, vice president, integrated health networks, Medline. "We are working side-by-side with teams to drive operational excellence and sustainable cost savings so more time and dollars can go toward the delivery of high quality patient care."

Medline has had a long-standing distribution relationship with the Providence legacy ministries, and has worked collaboratively with St. Joseph ministries to develop and enhance its comprehensive custom pack program.

Medline's vertical business model as both a manufacturer and distributor allows the company to control quality and deliver cost savings to IDNs.