Northfield, Ill. and Franklin, Tenn., Jan. 7, 2026 — Innovative Renal Care (IRC) and Medline recently completed the implementation of a Prime Vendor agreement for Medline to provide medical-surgical supplies to more than 230 IRC locations nationwide after signing the agreement in June.
IRC is a national provider of kidney care services in the United States, focusing on delivering dialysis and support for patients with chronic kidney disease and end-stage renal disease (ESRD). IRC spans over 230 dialysis centers across 28 states plus D.C. and their network includes more than 1,200 affiliated nephrologists, serving more than 16,000 patients.
Medline’s ability to support IRC’s nationwide operations, combined with the advantage of IRC having a single, dedicated point of contact at the national level, is helping to provide quality and value in product selection, operational efficiencies and cost optimization across the enterprise. This national-level strategic direction is integrated with Medline’s field sales team, which aided in the smooth implementation of this new partnership and provides ongoing, dedicated local support for each of IRC’s locations.
“Medline’s ability to diversify its product base through international and domestic manufacturing and distribution network is enabling us to mitigate supply risk,” said Chassity Spivey, vice president, supply chain, support services, Innovative Renal Care. “Its network of dedicated local support and customer service aligns with our values, helping us remain focused on patient care and enabling more tomorrows for our patients and their families.”
Added Brad Mariam, executive vice president, non-acute care sales. Medline: “This partnership is a powerful reflection of our unwavering commitment to customer-centric solutions. Leveraging our national scale, cross-continuum expertise and the strength of the Medline Brand portfolio, we’ve partnered with IRC to help create value through supporting cost savings, advancing supply chain efficiency and strengthening streamlined operations. These outcomes enable their clinical teams to stay focused on patients, and we look forward to continuing to strengthen this partnership.”
To learn more about how Medline provides solutions for physician offices around the country, visit medline.com/PO.
About Medline
Medline is the largest provider of medical-surgical products and supply chain solutions serving all points of care. Through its broad product portfolio, resilient supply chain and leading clinical solutions, Medline helps healthcare providers improve their clinical, financial and operational outcomes. Headquartered in Northfield, Illinois, the company employs more than 43,000 people worldwide and operates in more than 100 countries and territories. To learn more about how Medline makes healthcare run better, visit medline.com.
About Innovative Renal Care
Innovative Renal Care (IRC) is a national leader in kidney care, partnering with nephrologists and health systems to provide exceptional care for patients with chronic kidney disease and end-stage renal disease. Through joint ventures and an innovative, collaborative model, IRC empowers local care teams with the tools, technology, and support to deliver industry-leading clinical outcomes and a better patient experience. Guided by our commitment to Delivering More Tomorrows, IRC stands apart as a trusted partner in advancing kidney care—one patient, one partnership, and one outcome at a time.
