VHA honors Medical Action with 2011 service excellence award

Medical Action Industries Inc., a leading supplier of medical and disposable surgical products today announced that VHA Inc., the national health care network, honored Medical Action Industries as the Non-Pharmacy Supplier of the Year at its Annual Leadership Conference, May 15-17, in San Diego, Calif. Medical Action is a long-time supplier of Novation, VHA's health care supply contracting company.

"We value Medical Action as an important supplier to the members we serve and a long standing partner to Novation. Medical Action participates in our high value initiatives including NOVAPLUS, Standardization and our new Committed Program," said Pete Allen, senior vice president, sourcing operations, Novation. "This award is in recognition of Medical Action's service excellence." Candidates for the award are recommended and selected based upon their sales interactions with VHA members, overall customer satisfaction, and responsiveness to VHA staff and members.

As the market leader in patient bedside products, OR towels, laparotomy sponges, and minor procedure kits and trays, Medical Action offers VHA members the ability to choose from a comprehensive portfolio of high quality products and programs that drive optimal clinical outcomes and operational efficiencies. Medical Action's dedicated and highly trained sales organization provides customized solutions to clinicians and economic buyers. "This award acknowledges our commitment to being the trusted partner providing innovative solutions to the health care community," stated Paul D. Meringolo, Chairman and CEO. "We continue to focus on collaborating with healthcare providers for the purpose of improving quality care and enhancing the patient experience. We are proud that this award is a testament to our efforts."