APS Levels the Playing Field

APS levels the playing field for smaller organizations like Coffey Health System in Burlington, Kansas—to receive competitive pricing and help in controlling the all-important bottom line.

Efficiency and teamwork are vital to Coffey Health System. APS makes life a little easier for Director of Materials Management Connie Weseloh and clerk De Finical.

Whether it's something as big as replacing a liquid oxygen system or as small as getting a better deal on a package of AA batteries, CHS Director of Materials Management Connie Weseloh counts on the APS staff to negotiate better pricing than would normally be available.

“Our representative, Kathi Branyon, comes down and we go through reports and she helps me figure out what we need to be doing and how to best take advantage of APS contracts,” Weseloh explains.  “They are all very helpful.  If they don't know the answer, they're going to find the answer and get right back to you. The APS staff has materials management experience, so they   know what we need and they understand that we must meet three criteria:  good products at a good price, high patient satisfaction, and high caregiver satisfaction.  They've 'been there,' and they do everything they can to help us.”  Click here to read more.