Providing for Rare Disease Practices

Posted Wednesday, May 15, 2024

Did You Know? There are approximately 300 million people living with rare disease worldwide.

Structured to Your Unique Needs

Approximately 50% of people affected by rare diseases are children.

01 | Matrix GPO Member Portfolio

There are more than 7,000 known rare diseases, but only 5% of them have treatments. It is critical that rare disease specialists have the support they need so they can focus on the patient. Matrix GPO understands this and is designed to support the long-term viability of the community-based physician, including those who treat rare diseases. The services provided through Matrix GPO offer its members a range of practice resources and access to competitive pricing across a broad portfolio of specialty pharmaceuticals.

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 essential to your practice. As a member of Matrix GPO, healthcare providers can access contracted pharmaceutical and bio-pharmaceutical products through the GPO’s exclusive distributor, CuraScript SD.

From a financial perspective, Matrix GPO supports today’s rare disease specialists 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 can supplement the existing product portfolio of a national GPO and strengthen overall product offering for their membership.

03 | Service Providers

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

• Med-Surg Supplies
• HIPPA Compliance
• Telemedicine
• Practice and Liability Insurance
• Patient Communication
• Online Media Presence
• Healthcare Logistics
• HR and Supply Chain Solutions
• Billing and Reimbursement
• Practice Growth
• Inventory Management

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 healthcare industry. Click here to visit the Matrix GPO website and fill out an enrollment form.

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References

 

https://matrixgpo.com/Content/gpo-overview

https://rarediseases.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/NRD-1008-RareInsights_v1.pdf

https://www.rarediseaseday.org/what-is-a-rare-disease/