Ochsner Health and Medline will Collaborate on Supply Chain Strategies and Outcomes

Ochsner Health, a nationally known provider serving Louisiana, Mississippi, and the Gulf South, and Medline established a prime vendor relationship today. The two companies will collaborate to develop innovative ways for improving operational, financial, and clinical efficiency across the health system.

As part of the arrangement, Ochsner Health (Ochsner) will get access to a diverse portfolio of vital medical supplies, logistical services, and solutions that will assist improve patient outcomes and manage supply chain operations. These capabilities will continue to enhance Ochsner's supply chain and its critical role in supporting the high quality care provided by Ochsner's hospitals, from providing excellent customer service and superior tracking for Ochsner's supplies to driving operational and clinical efficiencies as the system's exclusive medical-surgical distributor.

"The COVID-19 epidemic has highlighted the significance of a solid supply chain, and we are thrilled to be partnering with Medline as our sole medical-surgical distributor," said Régine Honoré Villain, Chief Supply Chain Officer at Ochsner Health. "By collaborating with Medline, we can guarantee that our physicians have access to the medical supplies they need to offer the best possible care to our patients in the communities we serve across Louisiana and Mississippi."

Medline started construction on a new distribution hub in Hammond, Louisiana, in March. This medical-grade facility will store a wide range of goods and tens of millions of dollars in inventory to ensure that Medline can meet the region's healthcare requirements, particularly Ochsner's. Furthermore, when fully operational, the 650,000 square foot facility would provide 350 construction jobs and 450 employment for surrounding residents.

The firm is ideally positioned to help healthcare function more smoothly as a manufacturer, distributor, and strategic partner.

About Medline
Medline is a healthcare firm that is a producer, distributor, and solution provider focused on enhancing healthcare's entire operational effectiveness. Medline collaborates throughout the continuum of care with both the country's major healthcare systems and independent institutions to offer the clinical and supply chain resources necessary for long-term financial viability in providing high-quality care.
Medline is able to invest in its clients for the long term and respond quickly with tailored solutions because of the scale of one of the country's largest corporations and the agility of a family-owned business. The company is headquartered in Northfield, Illinois; Medline employs over 27,000 people worldwide, has a fleet of over 1,200 vehicles, and operates in over 125 countries.

About Ochsner Health
Ochsner Health is a health-care delivery organisation in Louisiana, Mississippi, and the Gulf South with the purpose to Serve, Heal, Lead, Educate, and Innovate. Ochsner Health is a non-profit company dedicated to giving back to the communities it serves via preventative screenings, health and wellness services, and collaborations with forward-thinking groups that share our mission. In 2020, Ochsner Health will have cured over 900,000 individuals from all over the world by utilising the most recent medical advances and therapies, such as digital medicine for chronic illnesses and telehealth specialised services. U.S. News & World Report rated Ochsner Health the best hospital in Louisiana and the best children's hospital. Ochsner Health and its partners educate thousands of healthcare workers each year as Louisiana's top healthcare educator. Ochsner Health is revolutionising healthcare by investing in innovative technology and research to make world-class care more accessible, cheap, easy, and effective. Ochsner's team of over 32,000 workers and 4,500 providers is striving to reimagine the region's health and wellness future.