McKesson Medical-Surgical Government Solutions Awarded Federal Supply Schedule Medical Equipment and Supply Contract

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McKesson Medical-Surgical Government Solutions LLC, based in Richmond, Va., has been awarded a five-year contract by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs for Federal Supply Schedule 65 II A. This contract allows greater access to McKesson’s medical supplies, including respiratory accessories and surgical instruments. According to Deborah Haywood, VP of Government Solutions, this milestone enhances McKesson’s ability to positively impact patient outcomes and create cost efficiencies in healthcare. The inclusion on the FSS facilitates expansion in providing high-quality medical supplies to federal customers, especially for veterans and the military community.

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• Awarded a five-year contract with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, expanding market reach.
• Increased access to McKesson's range of medical supplies for federal agencies.

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RICHMOND, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- McKesson Medical-Surgical Government Solutions LLC, a Richmond, Va.-based leading distributor of medical supplies and healthcare solutions, is proud to announce that it has been awarded a five-year U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Federal Supply Schedule (FSS) 65 II A, medical equipment and supplies, contract. The contract, used by the VA and other federal agencies, affords greater access to McKesson brand medical surgical supplies such as respiratory accessories, disposable surgical instruments, hospital clothing, exam tables, adhesive bandages and hundreds of other products.

“Securing this contract represents a critical milestone in McKesson’s effort to support federal agencies. It broadens our ability to demonstrate the positive impact McKesson’s products and capabilities can have on patients’ lives and further enables us to create cost efficiencies within the overall healthcare system,” said Deborah Haywood, vice president of Government Solutions at McKesson Medical-Surgical Government Solutions. “We are particularly excited to continue our commitment to offering high levels of service for America’s veterans and the military community.”

McKesson Medical-Surgical Government Solutions offers cost-effective, quality products – and the support to back those products up. The inclusion of McKesson Medical-Surgical Government Solutions on the FSS greatly expands its ability to make high-quality supplies available to Federal customers.

About McKesson Medical-Surgical Government Solutions LLC

McKesson Medical-Surgical Government Solutions LLC works with government entities at federal, state, and local levels to help improve patient outcomes across a range of care settings. McKesson Medical-Surgical Government Solutions LLC is dedicated to helping its customers improve operations and reduce costs, allowing government healthcare facilities to focus on delivering quality care. McKesson Medical-Surgical Government Solutions LLC., is a subsidiary of the McKesson Corporation.

This press release is not intended to imply agency approval or endorsement of McKesson or any of its affiliates.

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Teri Mitchell

Communications Director, McKesson Medical-Surgical

Teri.Mitchell@mckesson.com

Source: McKesson Medical-Surgical Government Solutions LLC

FAQ

What contract did McKesson Medical-Surgical recently secure?

McKesson Medical-Surgical secured a five-year Federal Supply Schedule contract with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.

How does the new contract benefit McKesson and its customers?

The contract expands access to McKesson's medical supplies for federal agencies, improving service for veterans and creating cost efficiencies.

What products will be available through McKesson's new VA contract?

The contract includes access to respiratory accessories, surgical instruments, hospital clothing, and hundreds of other medical supplies.

What is the significance of the Federal Supply Schedule for McKesson?

Being included in the Federal Supply Schedule allows McKesson to provide high-quality medical supplies to federal customers effectively.

Who is the spokesperson for McKesson Medical-Surgical regarding the contract announcement?

Deborah Haywood, Vice President of Government Solutions, commented on the importance of the contract.