ArjoHuntleigh Awarded Amerinet Choice Contract for Flowtron Vascular Compression Devices

ADDISON, Ill., Feb. 29, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --ArjoHuntleigh is pleased to announce that it has been awarded a three year national contract with Amerinet Choice LLC, the Preferred Portfolio subsidiary of Amerinet, one of the nation's largest group purchasing organizations, as a preferred supplier of vascular compression devices utilized for deep vein thrombosis (DVT) prevention. The agreement, effective January 1, 2012, allows Amerinet members to take advantage of pre-negotiated special pricing and terms for the ArjoHuntleigh Flowtron® intermittent pneumatic compression (IPC) devices to reduce the incidence of thrombus formation in patients at risk.

"ArjoHuntleigh is very excited to continue our partnership with Amerinet Choice®, the Preferred Portfolio subsidiary of Amerinet, and their members. By continuing their partnership with ArjoHuntleigh, members will have access to a Choice portfolio that improves patient outcomes using the most innovative technology, yet provides the best overall value," stated Dan Raffensberger, ArjoHuntleigh US Director of Sales.

Deep vein thrombosis affects approximately two million Americans each year. Blood clots may travel to the lungs, block circulation and cause a pulmonary embolism (PE), the most common preventable cause of inpatient death. Many of these deaths are highly preventable through the use of clinically-proven thromboprophylaxis methods, such as the ArjoHuntleigh Flowtron intermittent pneumatic compression systems, which reduce the incidence of DVT formation in patients at risk and drive efficiency, patient safety, and quality care in a cost-effective manner.

About Amerinet

As a leading national healthcare solutions organization, Amerinet collaborates with acute and non-acute care providers to create and deliver unique solutions through performance improvement resources, guidance and ongoing support. With better product standardization and utilization, new financial tools beyond contracting and alliances that help lower costs, raise revenue and champion quality, Amerinet enriches healthcare delivery for its members and the communities they serve. To learn more about how Amerinet can help you successfully navigate the future of healthcare reform, visit www.amerinet-gpo.com. 

About ArjoHuntleigh

ArjoHuntleigh, a member of the Getinge AB Group, is a leading global provider of equipment and systems that contribute to quality enhancement and cost efficiency within healthcare and life sciences. Equipment, service and technologies are supplied under the brands ArjoHuntleigh for patient handling and hygiene, disinfection, DVT prevention, medical beds, therapeutic surfaces and diagnostics, GETINGE for infection control and prevention within healthcare and life science and MAQUET for surgical work places, cardiopulmonary and critical care. ArjoHuntleigh offers a broad range of integrated solutions for the care of people with reduced mobility and related conditions, with the aim to enhance the quality of care in elderly care facilities, hospitals and other healthcare environments. More information about ArjoHuntleigh can be found at www.ArjoHuntleigh.com.

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