Sam Brusco, Associate Editor07.06.22
Cardinal Health has acquired the Bendcare group purchasing organization (CPO-GPO) and made a minority investment in the Bendcare management services organization (MSO).
Following the acquisition, Bendcare-affiliated CPO-GPO members will move to Cardinal Health’s Cornerstone Rheumatology GPO and Cardinal will be those practices’ exclusive distributor.
The deal expands the company’s distribution opportunities and technology solution offerings for specialty practices. Financial terms of the deal weren’t disclosed.
"Bendcare is a leader in delivering real-world technology, specialty practice management and research solutions that empower physicians and patients in the specialty rheumatology market," Dan Duran, senior VP and GM, Provider Solutions, Cardinal Health Specialty Solutions, told the press. "We are excited to combine their solutions with our best-in-class distribution to support rheumatology providers so they can ultimately focus on achieving cost-effective patient outcomes and care."
Combining Cardinal Health and Bendcare’s expertise and capabilities creates an integrated suite of clinical, practice management, and distribution solutions to help support rheumatology practices nationwide.
"Rheumatology providers and patients are navigating a number of industry challenges," said Andrew S. Ripps, CEO of Bendcare. "Cardinal Health is an industry leader in distribution and technology solutions. Our synergistic cultures, combined with our service and technology innovation and expertise, will ignite our ability to continue to lead in the rheumatology space as we expand into other specialties and improve patients' experience, care and value."
Following the acquisition, Bendcare-affiliated CPO-GPO members will move to Cardinal Health’s Cornerstone Rheumatology GPO and Cardinal will be those practices’ exclusive distributor.
The deal expands the company’s distribution opportunities and technology solution offerings for specialty practices. Financial terms of the deal weren’t disclosed.
"Bendcare is a leader in delivering real-world technology, specialty practice management and research solutions that empower physicians and patients in the specialty rheumatology market," Dan Duran, senior VP and GM, Provider Solutions, Cardinal Health Specialty Solutions, told the press. "We are excited to combine their solutions with our best-in-class distribution to support rheumatology providers so they can ultimately focus on achieving cost-effective patient outcomes and care."
Combining Cardinal Health and Bendcare’s expertise and capabilities creates an integrated suite of clinical, practice management, and distribution solutions to help support rheumatology practices nationwide.
"Rheumatology providers and patients are navigating a number of industry challenges," said Andrew S. Ripps, CEO of Bendcare. "Cardinal Health is an industry leader in distribution and technology solutions. Our synergistic cultures, combined with our service and technology innovation and expertise, will ignite our ability to continue to lead in the rheumatology space as we expand into other specialties and improve patients' experience, care and value."