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For Immediate Release. Corporate contact: Leslie Baker, toll-free 800-585-8882, 7123
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Announcing Prime Vendor Contract Renewal with Princeton HealthCare System
NEW ROCHELLE, NEW YORK April 30, 2010. MMS – A Medical Supply Company announced the fourth consecutive renewal as Prime Vendor to Princeton HealthCare System. The contract naming MMS as the primary supplier of medical/surgical products and equipment to Princeton HealthCare System is for an additional three years, through March, 2013. It is estimated that this contract represents over $18,000,000 in revenue over its life and includes Princeton HealthCare’s multiple point of care locations including University Medical Center at Princeton Surgical Center and Merwick Care Center. With this contract renewal, University Medical Center at Princeton is transitioning to a Low-Unit-of-Measure service model in which MMS supplies most hospital departments with “just-in-time” product (daily deliveries) to individual clinical areas. This logistics strategy provides Princeton HealthCare System optimal efficiencies in inventory management. Care sites other than the hospital itself will continue to receive traditional, bulk, service. Michael Antoniades, Vice President of Operations at University Medical Center at Princeton,states “MMS has repeatedly proven that they are as dedicated to assuring the quality of delivered healthcare in New Jersey as we are. They are active, and proactive, Partners throughout our organization.” “MMS has been working with Princeton for over thirteen years.” says Gina Marchese, Vice President, General Manager of MMS. “This kind of continuity allows us to really understand the dynamics of their specific organization and the different needs of their Clinicians and Support Staff at each of their locations. We are proud to partner with such an outstanding and forward thinking organization”. About Princeton HealthCare System Princeton HealthCare System is a comprehensive, integrated healthcare system that strives to anticipate and serve the lifelong needs of Central New Jersey residents, including acute care hospital services, behavioral healthcare, acute rehabilitation, skilled nursing, home care, hospice care, ambulatory surgery, and fitness and wellness services. For the second consecutive year, the University Medical Center of Princeton has been recognized as one of the nation's Top Hospitals by the Leapfrog Group, a partnership of major employers and other large healthcare purchasers dedicated to improving the safety, quality and affordability of healthcare. UMCP is one of only 37 acute care hospitals nationwide to earn the designation of Top Hospital. For more information visit: www.princetonhcs.org About MMS MMS – A Medical Supply Company, founded in 1970, is one of the largest independent regional healthcare distributors in the U.S. The company offers products, equipment and supply chain services to healthcare Providers. MMS has divisions, and experienced Professionals, dedicated to nursing homes, hospitals, physician practices, government facilities, specialty products, home care, hospice, and pharmaceuticals as well as industrial business. MMS is headquartered in St. Louis, with the East Region’s Corporate offices in New Rochelle, NY. MMS is a Regional Distributor with a National Presence. MMS has distribution facilities in Phoenix, AZ; Manchester, CT; Calhoun, GA, Tamuning, GU; Broadview, IL; Wichita, KS; Baton Rouge, LA; Earth City, MO, Secaucus, NJ; Raleigh, NC, and Houston, TX. For more information visit: www.mmseast.com.
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