Getinge Joins OpenMarkets to More Efficiently Collaborate with Providers on Equipment Purchases

CHICAGO - June 21, 2018 - PRLog -- Getinge, a leading global manufacturer of medical equipment, systems and solutions, has joined the OpenMarkets Community.

"We made the strategic decision to join the OpenMarkets Community because it will allow our customers to have easy access to information about our innovative healthcare technology and equipment," said Joseph Knight, Vice-President of Sales, Surgical Workflows for Getinge. "As part of the OpenMarkets platform, our sales team can reach healthcare providers more efficiently, saving time and reducing costs, which translates to greater value for everyone in the healthcare ecosystem."Getinge is one of over 100 equipment suppliers in the OpenMarkets Community. These suppliers collaborate online with 800+ hospitals to facilitate equipment transactions.

"Our mission is to drive out waste in healthcare," said Michael Fineberg, CEO of OpenMarkets. "We're honored to have Getinge partnering with us in this mission. Their presence on the OpenMarkets platform makes it easier for hospitals and clinics to research and plan their equipment buying. This saves them time and keeps everyone more organized."

In addition to populating the OpenMarkets platform with product insight, Getinge will be utilizing OpenMarkets to generate new leads and seamlessly communicate online with supply chain and clinical stakeholders. This increased access will reduce the notably high cost-of-sale healthcare suppliers experience, which translates to greater value for all parties.

"Providers have a hard time communicating their needs and timelines to suppliers," said Tom Derrick, SVP and Co-Founder at OpenMarkets. "They're challenged to balance clinical needs and financial reality, all too often with inperfect systems and operations. The health systems using OpenMarkets have an improved ability to plan, manage and buy equipment. Getinge will be tapping into this and working with these healthcare providers more efficiently. This will save a tremendous amout of time, reduce a reliance on email and help all stay organized."

A wide diversity of healthcare providers use OpenMarkets today, including large systems like Avera and Baptist Health, plus hundreds of community hospitals and non-acute facilities.

About Getinge

Getinge is a global provider of innovative solutions for operating rooms, intensive-care units,

sterilization departments and for life science companies and institutions. Based on our first-hand experience and close partnerships with clinical experts, healthcare professionals and medtech specialists, we are improving the everyday life for people, today and tomorrow.

About OpenMarkets

Founded in 2011, OpenMarkets is a software-driven marketplace for healthcare equipment. Over 800 hospitals and 120 equipment suppliers use OpenMarkets to facilitate a better way to buy and sell. For more information, visit www.openmarketshealth.com.