Premier Awards Non-Invasive Orthopaedics Agreement to Ossur
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ALISO VIEJO, CA -- 11/03/09 --
Ossur,
a global leader in non-invasive orthopaedics, announced today
that it has been awarded a multi-year contract with Premier Purchasing Partners, the
group purchasing unit of Premier, Inc. Premier consists of approximately
2,200 not-for-profit hospitals and healthcare systems, including large
systems operating multiple hospitals, academic medical centers associated
with universities, and community-owned hospitals, all who entirely own
Premier. Beginning December 1, Premier members will have access to
pre-negotiated pricing and terms for Ossur's complete line of functional
knee braces and supports, spinal products, and other soft goods, including
leading brands like the Miami J® Cervical Collar, which is clinically
proven to provide superior immobilization.
The contract decision-making process was based on extensive member-driven
criteria, including value, product line breadth, clinical acceptability,
new product development and service capabilities.
"We welcome the opportunity to provide Ossur's innovative products and
excellent service to Premier members," said Mahesh Mansukhani, president of
Ossur Americas. "Together, we will better meet our customers' needs for
value and growth," he added.
About Ossur
Ossur (NASDAQ/OMX: OSSR) is a global leader in non-invasive orthopaedics
that help people live a life without limitations. Its business is focused
on improving people's mobility through the delivery of innovative
technologies within the fields of braces, supports, prosthetic limbs and
compression therapies. A recognized "Technology Pioneer," Ossur invests
significantly in research and product development; its award-winning
designs ensuring a consistently strong position in the market. Successful
patient and clinical outcomes are further empowered via Ossur's educational
programs and business solutions. Headquartered in Iceland, Ossur has major
operations in the Americas, Europe and Asia, with additional distributors
worldwide. Website: www.ossur.com
About Premier Inc., 2006 Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award recipient
The Premier healthcare alliance is
more than 2,200 U.S. hospitals and 63,000-plus other healthcare sites
working together to improve healthcare quality and affordability. Premier
maintains the nation's most comprehensive repository of clinical, financial
and outcomes information and operates a leading healthcare purchasing
network. A world leader in helping deliver measurable improvements in care,
Premier works with the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and the
United Kingdom's National Health Service North West to improve hospital
performance. Premier has offices in San Diego, Charlotte, N.C.,
Philadelphia and Washington. Follow Premier on Twitter.
Contacts
Ossur Americas:
Mary Nash
Director of Marketing Communications
(949) 268-3122
Email Contact
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