Intalere Joins With National Rural Health Association as Exclusive Group Purchasing Partner

ST. LOUIS, Mo., Oct. 24, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Intalere, the healthcare industry leader in delivering solutions designed for improved financial, operational and clinical health for our partners, and the National Rural Health Association (NRHA) today announced a new partnership recognizing Intalere as the exclusive group purchasing partner of NRHA.

NRHA is a national nonprofit membership organization with more than 21,000 members whose mission is to provide leadership on rural health issues through advocacy, communications, education and research. Its membership includes a diverse collection of individuals and organizations, including practitioners, facilities, educators, and state and federal agencies, all dedicated to advancing care in rural America.

"Rural facilities face many unique challenges and there is a need for additional attention and resources aimed at improving health in rural America," said Julia McAllister, Intalere Senior Vice President of Sales. "Intalere is committed to working with NRHA in providing solutions that meet the unique needs of critical access hospitals and rural healthcare providers. The goal is not just about saving money but helping facilities to be sustainable and remain independent."

As NRHA's exclusive group purchasing partner, Intalere will work with NRHA member facilities to offer resources and solutions that enhance the healthcare options of rural Americans. The partnership will build upon current initiatives including the opportunity to collaborate on customized programs. Other areas of focus will include:

• Broadening a customized approach to cost savings utilizing a portfolio of tools, resources and contracting solutions focused on the rural healthcare market.
• Expert guidance, resources and unparalleled customer service through supply chain experts and clinical specialists focused on helping rural facilities deal with their unique challenges.
• Linking NRHA membership to best practices for rural healthcare providers in the areas of financial, clinical and operational efficiencies.

"Rural hospitals are an integral part of the healthcare system. Because of their significant contributions to overall community well-being, they are a critical component of communities across America," said Larry Bedell, Executive Director of National Rural Health Association Services Corporation. "Intalere understands the needs of rural health providers and we are excited to work with them in advancing programs addressing the financial, operation and clinical challenges of our members."

About Intalere

Intalere's mission focuses on elevating the health of healthcare by designing solutions to improve our members' financial, operational and clinical performance. We empower our customers and deliver measurable results through our highly personalized approach of creating strategies and programs focused on their goals. From managing their entire spend to strategic consulting around diagnosing particular areas of concern, our unique provider-owned model allows us to leverage nationally recognized best practices in supply chain and patient outcomes to drive efficiencies for our members. To learn more, visit http://www.intalere.com.

SOURCE Intalere