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Consorta Launches New Web Site
Schaumburg, Ill., May 1, 2008 - 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. The site contains
news and updates for the general public with a new look and
feel. Secured areas have been implemented for the Consorta
membership. Existing users will find the new site seamless and will
be able to use their existing log-in credentials.
"The new site has been designed to be more user friendly,
providing our membership with easy access to valuable information
for hospitals and health systems, non-acute care and non healthcare
markets," explained John Strong, president and chief executive
officer of Consorta. "Members can continue to benefit from the Web
site with as access to contracting information, reports and
educational opportunities."
About Consorta
Consorta, based in suburban Chicago, is a leading healthcare
resource management and group purchasing organization (GPO) whose
shareholders are faith-based or non-profit health systems.
Consorta's 11 shareholder healthcare systems represent 60 percent of
all Catholic hospitals in the United States, and are among the
leading integrators of non-profit healthcare in America. Consorta's
membership now encompasses more than 3,200 care sites representing
78,000 patient care beds. This includes more than 450 acute and over
200 extended care facilities throughout the country. Though it’s
Advantage Program, Consorta provides contract purchasing power for
some of the nation's leading non-profit organizations. As an equity
owner in HealthTrust Purchasing Group, the nations third largest GPO
with over 1,300 not-for-profit and for-profit acute care hospitals
well as over 3,000 ambulatory surgery centers, alternate care sites
and physician practices, Consorta provides increasing levels of
supply chain value to our shareholders and members.
Press Contact:
Kevin Conway
kconway@consorta.com
847-592-7979