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May 1, 2008
Consorta Launches New Web Site
Consorta Inc., a leading group purchasing and resource management organization in the healthcare industry, launched today a new Web site, which provides enhanced capabilities and improved navigation. 

December 13, 2007 
Consorta Launches Evergreen Magazine to Spotlight Green Procurement and Sustainable Environmental Practices
Consorta announced today that it will launch EverGreen magazine, the first and only healthcare industry magazine focused on green procurement and sustainable environmental practices.

November 6, 2007 
Consorta Selects Reptrax To Provide Vendor Management for its Shareholders and Members
Consorta has selected REPtrax as their platform of choice to communicate and manage vendor policies for their shareholders and members.

May 5, 2007 
Consorta Named Champion for Change by Hospitals for a Healthy Environment
Consorta will receive the Hospitals for a Healthy Environment (H2E) Champion for Change Award on May 14, 2007 for its leadership in improving environmental performance of the healthcare sector.

April 18, 2007 
Consorta, Inc. Finalizes Agreement to Become Sixth Equity Owner in Healthtrust Purchasing Group
The combination of the two companies creates the nation's fourth largest group purchasing organization (GPO), with more than $13 billion in combined volume.

February 5, 2007 
St. Joseph Health Services of Rhode Island Becomes Consorta Direct Affiliate
The St. Joseph organization is an integrated system of Catholic health care operating two hospitals in the Providence metropolitan area serving more than 220,000 patients annually.

January 31, 2007 
National Health Council Joins Consorta's Advantage Program; Members to Save Significant Dollars on Purchases
Consorta developed the Advantage Program to support the non-acute care market, which is one of the fastest growing segments of Consorta membership.

January 15, 2007 
Consorta Joins Forces with MedAssets Analytical Systems to Decrease Costs and Improve Efficiencies for its Members
MedAssets Analytical Systems tools will offer Consorta and its members increased transparency into their supply chain operations in order to enhance decision making, improve contract compliance, and aid Consorta in attracting new shareholders.

January 4, 2007 
Consorta Joins HealthTrust as Equity Owner
Two of the nation's leading healthcare group purchasing organizations, today announced a combination that will bring significant added value to their member hospitals and patients for years to come. Combination expected to provide $535 million in net savings to Consorta members over five years.