Providing for Nephrology Practices

Posted Thursday, October 14, 2021

Did You Know? It is estimated that 1 in every 7 adults in the U.S. have chronic kidney disease.

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Nephrologists oversee dialysis units which may be associated with their own practice, may be free-standing, or affiliated with a hospital.

01 | Matrix GPO Member Portfolio

Chronic kidney disease affects over 37 million American adults with millions of others at an increased risk. Matrix GPO understands the increased demand on these specialists and was designed with the intentional goal of supporting the long-term viability of the community-based physician, including nephrologists. The services provided through Matrix GPO provide its members with a range of practice resources and access to competitive pricing across a wide portfolio of specialty pharmaceuticals. As a provider focused, multi-disciplinary GPO, Matrix GPO membership spans a variety of disease state specialties.

02 | Negotiated Savings and More

Due to the scope of product requirements for each specialty, Matrix GPO has forged a network of pharmaceutical manufacturer relationships to provide contract acquisition pricing for the branded and generic drugs that are essential to your practice. As a member of Matrix GPO, a healthcare provider can access contracted pharmaceutical and bio-pharmaceutical products through the GPO’s distributor partner, CuraScript SD.

From a financial perspective, Matrix GPO assists today’s healthcare providers through:

• Extensive Pharmaceutical/Biopharmaceutical Contract Access
• Drug Purchasing & Supply Chain Monitoring
• Inventory Control & Management Solutions
• Customized Reporting Tools
• Practice Management Solutions

Matrix GPO is also uniquely positioned to partner with other national GPOs. When desired, Matrix GPO is able to supplement the existing product portfolio of a national GPO and strengthen the overall product offering for their membership.

03 | Service Providers

Matrix GPO has engaged with a number of organizations and businesses to offer its members a variety of products and programs. These trade relationships are designed to provide Matrix GPO Nephrology members with access to a diverse portfolio of services providers. Some examples include:

• Med-Surg Supplies
• Web & Video Conferencing Solutions
• Telemedicine
• Insurance Products & Risk Consulting
• Inventory Management
• Marketing Services
• Regulatory and Educational Services
• HR and Supply Chain Solutions
• Customized Data, Reporting and Analytics
• Distribution
• Two-way Text Messaging

Learn More

Contact us today to learn more about the resources available to Matrix GPO members, as well as new and exciting services available to the health care industry. Click here to visit the Matrix GPO website and fill out an enrollment form.

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References

 

https://matrixgpo.com/Content/nephrology

https://www.acponline.org/about-acp

https://www.cdc.gov/kidneydisease