Hezekiah Beardsley
CT Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics
104 Hungerford St.
Hartford, CT 06106
Voice 860-525-9738
Fax 860-727-9863
Executive Director
Jillian Wood
jwood@aap.org
Amerinet and the Connecticut Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics (CTAAP) Partner Program
The Connecticut Chapter of the AAP recently formed a partnership agreement with Amerinet, a leading national healthcare group purchasing organization (GPO). This savings partnership is now available to all CTAAP members so that we can pool our collective buying power.
This program is complimentary and includes great benefits to CTAAP members and their employees. To learn more about this partnership:
· View a 7 minute Introduction to Amerinet featuring Rob Revelette, MD, FAAP, Past Kentucky Chapter President and current GPO Project Chair webcast )
· Review “What is Amerinet?" Services and Product Offering Information
Benefits of Using a Group Purchasing Organization
The Benefits of Membership with Amerinet - Join Today
The Benefits of Using a Group Purchasing Organization
GPOs negotiate with vendors and suppliers to pass along savings to their members. Most hospitals partner with large purchasing groups, however, a partnership specifically for pediatricians is unique and groundbreaking. A leader in this business arena, Amerinet has negotiated contracts with major vaccine manufacturers and developed tools for you to easily determine savings on your vaccines and pediatric supplies.
The Amerinet Difference
Amerinet is the GPO that delivers savings and overall value that we can prove, because both are supported by rich and transparent data that are relevant specifically to you. Amerinet offers reliability and trust, built on listening to issues and uncovering opportunities. Amerinet works to help its members sustain not only their practices, but their vision of how healthcare should enrich the communities they serve.
Save Money on Vaccine Purchases and More
Amerinet offers savings on vaccines and access to the unique vaccine value calculator (available upon request). The calculator enables you to determine the cost of various combinations of vaccines and allows you to calculate the profit margin realized for each by entering your reimbursement figures. Simply input your payment rates for the vaccines and the program will determine which combination is best from an economic standpoint for your practice, based on your vaccine utilization. Read the Amerinet Pediatric Vaccine Program FAQs for more information.
In addition to savings on vaccines, you can also utilize Amerinet’s comprehensive portfolio of product and service contracts. Major suppliers have signed agreements with Amerinet which means you can immediately start saving on all your purchases including office supplies, cell phone discounts and more. A sample of commonly ordered product/service categories can be viewed here to help you make sound business decisions and ensure the viability of your practice.
Employee Access Contracts – Additional Benefits for You
You and your office staff can access discounts on your personal purchases including: cell phone plans, office supplies, car rentals and more.
Amerinet’s Member Resources website
Sign up for contracts and monitor your success at improving operating margins at Amerinet’s Member Resources website. Here you have access to Amerinet contract information, purchasing history and financial information in real time, 24 hours a day. Utilize this website for news, events information, savings opportunities and online ordering.
The Benefits of Membership with Amerinet - Join Today!
The Power of Amerinet Membership
Amerinet offers its members access to more than 1,400 contracts to assist in driving savings within their organizations. There is no fee to join, and CTAAP members have the flexibility to access only the contracts that make sense to their organization. Participation will help support CTAAP, and the advancement of health and wellness for all children in Connecticut.
Join Today
To receive access to savings tools or obtain enrollment forms, contact Amerinet’s Account Manager, Amber Suka, at 877-711-5700, ext. 7306, or amber.suka@amerinet-gpo.com.
Learn More
Learn more at Amerinet’s website or read the Amerinet and the American Academy of Pediatrics Partner Program FAQs.
Already a Member?
Amerinet Support/Service Contacts
Amerinet Contacts:
Customer Service: 1-877-711-5600 (toll free)
For questions on joining and membership benefits, contact:
Ken Ritucci
Connecticut Director Sales
Amerinet
Glastonbury, CT
(877) 711-5700, ext 8683
(413) 636-6481 cell
(401) 519-0558 fax
ken.ritucci@amerinet-gpo.com
For members who are already enrolled who have questions on managing your account and purchases, please contact:
Amber Suka
Amerinet
Account Manager
(877) 711-5700 Ext. 7306
Amber.Suka@amerinet-gpo.com
CTAAP Contacts:
Tracey McDougall
Membership Benefits Coordinator
CTAAP
104 Hungerford Street
Hartford, CT 06106
860-977-3430
Tracey.ctaap@gmail.com
Amerinet and the Connecticut Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics (CTAAP) Partner Program: Frequently Asked Questions
Is there a fee to join?
The program is complimentary. We have worked to bring value to your Chapter membership. CTAAP members and office staff will also continue to get any and all rebates offered by manufacturers.
Do I have to use the Amerinet vendors for all of my purchases?
No, participation is completely voluntary. There is no loyalty requirement, which means you can choose to use the contracts that fit the needs of your practice. You order products as you always have, but by using the Amerinet contract number you pay less for the same products. One of the unique features of the program is that you and your office staff will also have access to deep discounts on items for personal use such as cell phone contracts, car rental, paint, and office supplies, just to name a few.
What paperwork is involved in signing a member up?
Membership application, W-9 tax ID form, Pharmacy GPO declaration form, Own Use Pharmacy form and a copy of the DEA certificate. (After the member joins Amerinet there may be specific vendor forms involved).
Is there an identification number assigned that has to be used for ordering?
There is an Amerinet membership number assigned to each specific facility site. A supplier may ask for your membership identification number, but it is not necessary for ordering.
What’s involved in the ordering process?
The member orders from the vendor just as they always have. The only change will be the member being charged the Amerinet contract price.
What about ordering the vaccines?
You will not pay any more for vaccines purchased through the contract than you do now. While other purchasing groups work with only one or two vaccine manufacturers, we have worked to get Sanofi, GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) and Merck to participate in the Amerinet contract. Your practice will continue to take full advantage of the discount programs offered by these companies. We continue to negotiate at the national level with vaccine companies to get them to lower their prices.