Gpo Amerinet

Maximizing GPO Contracts Michael Carnley, R.Ph. Contract Manager –Pharmacy / IV Solutions Amerinet

Topics - Outline • Access to Information • Utilization of Information • Support Tools – Using Information to make Better Business Decisions • Missed Opportunities: Non – Drug Contracts, What else is out there ?

Access to Information • Web based product information and services catalog • Flexible search and download capabilities • Contract Pricing; tiered pricing; M/S • Group Declaration forms /LOCs • Contract Data Sheets • Facility specific information – Signed LOCs

Utilization of Resources • Where to go to find what - “show me the money” • Practice – Play, look around, search, ask questions • Share information • Feedback – let us know if it’s . . . • Attend meetings • Proactive

Support Tools • • • • • •

Pharmacy Contract Matrix Inflationary Indices Projected Patent Expirations News Services – E-bulletins, E-Journals Publications, notices and alerts Contract, Pricing Integrity Support tools – lost opps, rebates, M/S, Tier $ maximization

Non-Drug Contracts • Antiseptics / disinfectants • Sterile preparation & compounding • Cost Reduction • Gloves & Gowns • Inventory Services • Knowledge Based Tools

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Labeling Needles and Syringes Patient Safety Regulatory: JCAHO, USP<797>, HIPAA • Reverse Distributors • Sharps Containers • Temporary Staffing