GE Healthcare said it has entered into a three-year agreement with Novation LLC, one of the largest group purchasing organization of medical equipment, that allows Novation’s member hospitals to purchase GE’s state-of-the-art CT imaging equipment.

The agreement goes into effect March 1, 2011, and extends GE Healthcare’s 12-year relationship with Novation. Based in Irving, Texas, Novation represents 2,500 hospitals nationwide.

“This new, comprehensive CT agreement builds upon our successful long-term relationship with Novation,” said Scott Miller, general manager of US CT sales. “We are pleased to be able to continue to provide Novation members with a comprehensive portfolio of our cutting-edge CT technology and imaging solutions.”

Novation is the leading health care supply contracting company and provides alliance members contract and price management and spend management services. Novation develops and manages competitive contracts with more than 600 suppliers. VHA, UHC and Provista members used Novation contracts to purchased nearly $37.8 billion in 2009.

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