Statistics

 

• Nearly 100% of patient procedures are supported by medical products delivered by a distributor.

 

• Through their distributor, providers have access to products from as many as 2,200 medical product manufacturers.

 

• When a healthcare provider orders medical supplies, distributors have it in stock 98% of the time.

 

• Providers gain 30% more time and resources for patient care when they work with a distributor.

 

• Most healthcare distributors are located within 50 miles of population centers to support first responders in emergency situations.

 

• Three-fourths of all medical products distributors facilitate electronic ordering - saving hospitals 77.2% off the cost of ordering products and supplies by phone or fax.

 

• Providers save 68% of staff costs on every order when they work with medical products distributors.

 

• Distributors deliver medical products within 24 to 48 hours, helping clinicians reduce their inventory expense and storage costs.

 

• When ordering through distributors the most efficient hospitals can save up to 66% on freight costs compared to direct-from-manufacturing ordering.

 

• A single distribution center supplies an average of 440 healthcare sites with medical products.

 

• Distributors deliver to more than 220,00 sites of care including over 195,000 physician offices, 5,700 hospitals, and 16,000 nursing home and extended care facilities.

 

• Distribution gives healthcare providers "one-stop-shopping" access to more than 200,000 medical products from over 2,200 manufacturers.

 

• Physician offices order 96% of their medical products and supplies from a distributor.