Supporting Rheumatology Practices

Posted Wednesday, May 13, 2026

Did You Know? Women account for about 70% of the rheumatoid arthritis cases.

Unique Solutions to Meet Your Practice Needs

Matrix GPO has the unique ability to offer products and services tailored to your needs through our various service partners.

01 | Matrix GPO Member Portfolio

18 million people are living with rheumatoid arthritis, so it is critical that rheumatology practices have the support they need so that they can focus on the patient. Matrix GPO is designed to support the long-term viability of the community-based physician, including those specializing in rheumatology, so they can focus on their patients. The services provided through Matrix GPO afford its members a range of practice resources and access to competitive pricing across a broad portfolio 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 relationships with pharmaceutical manufacturers to provide contract acquisition pricing for the branded and generic drugs essential to your practice. As a Matrix GPO member, a healthcare provider can access contracted pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical 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 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 a variety of products and programs. These trade relationships are designed to afford Matrix GPO 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 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://matrixgpo.com/Content/autoimmune

https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/rheumatoid-arthritis