{"id":4414,"date":"2026-01-08T17:36:54","date_gmt":"2026-01-08T17:36:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/innovativerenal.com\/professional\/?p=4414"},"modified":"2026-01-08T17:36:54","modified_gmt":"2026-01-08T17:36:54","slug":"medline-prime-vendor-agreement","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/innovativerenal.com\/professional\/medline-prime-vendor-agreement\/","title":{"rendered":"Innovative Renal Care and Medline Successfully Implement Prime Vendor Agreement"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-1 fusion-flex-container nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1705.6px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-0 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-1\"><p><strong><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW78139142 BCX0\">Northfield, Ill.<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW78139142 BCX0\"> and Franklin, Tenn.<\/span>, Jan. 7, 2026<\/strong> \u2014\u00a0<span data-contrast=\"none\">Innovative\u00a0Renal Care<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0(IRC)\u00a0and\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.medline.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Medline<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0recently completed the implementation of\u00a0a\u00a0Prime\u00a0Vendor\u00a0agreement\u00a0for Medline\u00a0to provide medical-surgical supplies to\u00a0more than\u00a0230\u00a0IRC\u00a0locations nationwide\u00a0after signing the agreement in June.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">IRC is a\u00a0national\u00a0provider 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).\u00a0IRC\u00a0spans over\u00a0230\u00a0dialysis centers\u00a0across\u00a028 states\u00a0plus D.C.\u00a0and\u00a0their network includes\u00a0more than 1,200 affiliated nephrologists,\u00a0serving\u00a0more than\u00a016,000 patients.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<p>\"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.\"<\/p>\n<p>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.\"<\/p>\n<p>To learn more about how Medline provides solutions for physician offices around the country, visit <a href=\"http:\/\/medline.com\/PO\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">medline.com\/PO<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">About Medline<\/span><\/b><br \/>\n<span data-contrast=\"auto\">Medline\u00a0is the largest provider of medical-surgical products and supply chain solutions serving all points of care. Through its broad product portfolio, resilient supply\u00a0chain\u00a0and leading clinical solutions, Medline helps healthcare providers improve their clinical,\u00a0financial\u00a0and operational outcomes.\u00a0Headquartered in Northfield, Illinois, the company employs more than\u00a043,000 people\u00a0worldwide and operates in more than 100 countries and territories.\u00a0To learn more about how Medline makes healthcare run better, visit\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.medline.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">medline.com<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">About Innovative Renal Care<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Innovative Renal Care (IRC) is a national leader in kidney care, partnering with nephrologists and health systems\u00a0to provide exceptional care for patients with chronic kidney disease and end-stage renal disease. Through\u00a0joint ventures and an innovative, collaborative model, IRC empowers local care teams with the tools, technology,\u00a0and support to deliver industry-leading clinical outcomes and\u00a0a better\u00a0patient experience. 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