HealthTrust, a leading national group purchasing organization (GPO), and Tenet Healthcare, a diversified integrated delivery network consisting of more than 600 care settings across the U.S., announced the renewal of the companies' agreement to elevate supply chain performance and support clinical operations.

In renewing the GPO agreement, HealthTrust and Tenet will expand clinical integration capabilities to optimize the contract portfolio. In addition, HealthTrust will support Tenet's expansion of service-line operations, notably its USPI ambulatory platform of surgery centers and surgical hospitals. Tenet will also participate in HealthTrust's co-managed joint venture to produce personal protective equipment (PPE) in the U.S.

"Our relationship over the years has returned value and efficiencies from aggregation and executing operational improvements," said Richard Yonker, vice president of supply chain for Tenet Healthcare. "During the COVID surge, we worked closely to ensure continuity of critical PPE for staff and to secure supplies needed to administer vaccinations to tens of thousands of people. We look forward to growing this partnership to the benefit of our providers, patients and communities."

"We are honored to extend our relationship with Tenet and to continue supporting its physicians, staff and patients in the delivery of high-quality, compassionate care," said Ed Jones, HealthTrust president and CEO. "Tenet has been a lead partner in our member-led advisory board process and our Supplier Diversity Council to sponsor many best practices that other IDNs may emulate. Continuation of this partnership will strengthen our portfolio and benefit all HealthTrust members."