APS is the group purchasing organization owned by the Kansas Hospital Association and the Missouri Hospital Association. There are more than 350 APS member hospitals and organizations, representing approximately 10,700 staffed beds and more than 70,000 employees throughout Kansas and Missouri. Members include a number of health-related institutions and their subsidiaries, as well as members of APS Affiliates.
Vendors frequently contact APS with interest in directly contracting with us. Establishing a contract with with APS requires vendors seeking this opportunity follow a set of guidelines. Please visit the New Vendor Application Information page to learn more about steps that vendors must take to pursue a new contracting opportunity with APS.