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Premier alliance transforms healthcare

Across the nation, our owners, physicians and other allies are leading local transformations that are the building blocks of a reshaped healthcare system. These transformations will begin to make public health and health services indistinguishable, engaging citizens and civic resources in endeavors that attack the causes of illness and injury. Through efforts that go far beyond providing treatment, people will have a sense of responsibility for their own personal health and the health of their communities. Learn more

Success story

Retirement community saves $141K using Premier's foodservice program

 

As a premier retirement community, Arbor Acres United Methodist Retirement Community in Winston Salem, N.C., must meet high standards. With more than 400 residents, it serves 26,768-plus meals per month. Arbor Acres is a member of the Premier foodservice program and uses U.S. Foodservice to access Premier committed manufacturer agreements (CMAs) to achieve savings through off-invoice pricing as well as rebates. After only two years with Premier, Arbor Acres reduced budgeted food costs by $2,642 a month and achieved an annual savings, plus incentives, of more than $141,000.00 - 13.46 percent of total purchases.

 

"The more products you use from the contract portfolio, the better the opportunity for savings. Small, single product discounts really add up when applied to thousands of products."

 

– Jeff Hoover Director of Dining Services Arbor Acres United Methodist Retirement Community


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