Additionally, Siemens was also awarded a sole-source agreement covering all of the same products for members participating in Premier's Accelerated Supply Chain Endeavor (ASCEND?„?) program. ASCEND?„? helps Premier members achieve sustained improvement in supply chain performance through strategies such as ensuring appropriate utilization levels of laboratory systems.

"Premier is dedicated to helping our members achieve their goals of operational efficiency and productivity through our contractual offerings of exceptional product portfolios and suppliers with a strong commitment to service," said Premier Purchasing Partners President Mike Alkire.

"We are proud to continue our relationship with Premier and are committed to providing Premier members with one of the most comprehensive portfolios of diagnostic services and solutions in the industry," said Donal Quinn, CEO, Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics.

Siemens provides Premier members with a complete line of products: chemistry, immunoassay, automation, coagulation, microbiology, cardiac, drug testing, molecular, blood gas and urinalysis solutions.

SOURCE Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics