MediClick Adds Pricing Comparison Function
Patent-Pending Features Advance MediClick for Contracts & Analysis
Raleigh, N.C. September 4, 2008 MediClick
announced today that they have introduced a price comparison function to their newest
product, MediClick for Contracts & Analysis (www.takecontrol.mediclick.com). Designed
exclusively for the healthcare supply chain, the application streamlines purchasing
data and provides in-depth analysis of pricing opportunities in a fully integrated
system.
The new features allows the hospital to solicit bids from manufacturers and highlights
which response provides the best overall cost savings. It also allows users
to compare locally negotiated agreements against GPO contract pricing.
Weve spent a lot of time listening to hospitals about the contract and bidding
process, says MediClick president Mike Merwarth. Many dont even have easy
access to their own purchase history to see volumes and prices. When they
put contracts out to bid, theyre at an information disadvantage. Thats one
issue MediClick is addressing with this tool. Price comparison builds upon
the existing features of Contracts & Analysis to give users a clear view into
their best pricing opportunities. It gives them the best chance to save money
for the hospital.
Says Merwarth, Hospital executives have been frustrated by investing so heavily
in due diligence during bid and contract negotiation, and not having good tools
to verify theyre paying the price they worked so hard to secure. Contracts
& Analysis solves that problem by tracking what the hospital is actually saving
in comparison to what it was promised during the sales process.
Along with the latest release of Contracts & Analysis, MediClick announced that
the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office has granted patent pending status to cover
some of the innovative features in its application.
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About MediClick, Inc. (www.mediclick.com)
Control of the healthcare supply chain begins with MediClick, Inc. Exclusively
focused on hospitals and healthcare organizations, the Raleigh, N.C.-based company
designs supply chain and financial applications for the unique needs of their customers.
With a suite of innovative products MediClick for Contracts & Analysis, MediClick
for the Supply Chain, and MediClick for Financials the Company delivers a comprehensive
supply-chain solution, driving significant cost savings and better decision-making
for healthcare organizations. MediClick helps hospitals take control of their supply
chain.