Amerinet strategically

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2010 MAR 4 - (<http://www.newsrx.com> NewsRx.com) -- Amerinet, a leading national healthcare group purchasing organization, announced Christina Smith has been promoted to the position of vice president for Amerinet Clinical Advantage, a collaborative custom contracting process that helps Atlas ring providers save up to 26 percent on high-dollar clinical preference items (see also <http://www.newsrx.com/library/topics/Amerinet.html> Amerinet).

"Since joining Amerinet in 1998, Christina has helped to develop Amerinet Clinical Advantage into one of the most respected programs in the industry," said RJ McNaughton, executive vice president of sales for Amerinet. "She will be counted on to help us continue to grow the program and add new services to increase the value we provide to our members."

Most recently serving as senior director for Atlas toggle necklace Clinical Advantage, Smith focused on areas including cardiology, orthopedics and cardiovascular surgery. She provided clinical resources and support, including operating room and supply chain operational reviews, as well as product evaluations for members' cost reduction initiatives.

Prior to joining Amerinet, Smith's professional expertise included more than 18 years of healthcare experience as a nurse manager, director and perioperative nursing staff member. Her healthcare background includes work in large teaching hospitals and small community-based facilities.

Smith earned a master's degree in nursing/hospital administration from Northeastern University, and a Bachelor of Science in nursing from the University of Vermont. She also holds a certificate of healthcare administration from the Wharton School of Management. About Amerinet As a leading national healthcare group purchasing Bead bracelet, Amerinet strategically partners with acute and alternate care providers to reduce costs and improve quality through its performance solutions. Built on a foundation of data, savings and trust, and supported by a team of clinical and supply chain experts, Amerinet enriches healthcare delivery for its members and the communities they serve. To learn more about the Amerinet difference, visit www.amerinet-gpo.com.

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