This agreement will enhance Virginia hospitals’ and their affiliates’ access to a broad array of health care group purchasing agreements, with the strength of more than $31 billion in combined purchasing power.

The Virginia Hospital & Healthcare Association (VHHA) Services-Provista agreement is structured to benefit all members of the Virginia Hospital & Healthcare Association by providing them with direct access to Provista’s contract portfolio and resources and technology solutions, which are focused on lowering overall supply chain costs.

Dan Blucher, vice president of sales at Provista, said: We are excited about this opportunity because it allows VHHA members to work directly with Provista to access its industry-leading portfolio, while providing significant value and incentives that strengthen VHHA’s broader efforts to its members.

David Jenkins, director of member services, VHHA Services, said: This agreement will provide Virginia hospitals and their affiliates exceptional value through greater leveraged buying power on the products and services they use daily.

With no minimum participation level required, access to this resource will afford our members the largest, most competitive and comprehensive portfolio available.