2008-03-16 23:48:09 -

www.amerinet-gpo1.com/amerinet.aspx - Amerinet Inc., a leading national health care group purchasing organization, today announced an exclusive agreement with EKLA Corporation, a historically under-utilized business (HUB), for medical surgical distribution services.

"We are pleased to have this opportunity to add the value and deliver the vital products Amerinet members need," said EKLA President Erin Lu.

The

partnership will focus on the distribution of medical surgical products and services in 10 states. This three-year agreement creates a partnership of shared responsibility to ensure Amerinet members receive the valuable resources necessary to delivery high quality health care. EKLA offers extended hours of operation, quality trained customer service representatives, high and accurate fill rates, efficient order processing, and same day, next day and scheduled deliveries.

"EKLA Corporation brings a valuable fulfillment service to our members," explained Gene Byerly, Amerinet vice president medical surgical. "This new partnership will enable us to continue to meet the demanding and changeable needs of our members with innovative products and services."

About EKLA Corporation

Headquartered in Westchester, Ill., EKLA Corporation is a woman and minority owned business, and has been certified by the following agencies: U.S. Small Business Administration as Small Disadvantage Business (SDB) and 8(a), Cook County, Illinois Department of Central Management Service and Chicago Minority Business Development Council. EKLA offers various products from numerous manufacturers such as medical surgical and laboratory products, textiles/uniforms, durable medical equipment and even physician office setups.

About Amerinet Inc.

Through Total Spend Management Solutions, Amerinet strategically partners with health care providers to improve operating margins by creating efficiencies, reducing costs and identifying new revenue streams.

Supported by a team of clinical, data and supply chain experts, Amerinet offers a suite of tools, programs and services including a comprehensive and competitive portfolio that delivers practical solutions to address members' specific needs.

Based in St. Louis, with offices in Salt Lake City, Utah, Providence, R.I., and Warrendale, Pa., Amerinet serves more than 25,000 acute and non-acute health care providers nationwide. To learn more, visit www.amerinet-gpo.com.

Amerinet Inc.
Lisa DiMuccio-Zgela, 724-772-8388
Vice President, Marketing
lisa.zgela@amerinet-gpo.com
or
Harold Aughton, 724-778-3423
Public Relations Specialist
harold.aughton@amerinet-gpo.com