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Is there a threshold amount I need to purchase to use Value
First contract pricing?
A member can enroll under one or any number of the 400+ contracts Value First
offers. There is no threshold amount needed to purchase, though as with most volume
purchasing contracts, the more you purchase the steeper the
Value First offers free cost studies in the four
discount. Additionally, all Participation Agreements, Letters
of Commitment, etc. are non-binding and hold no obligation.
areas of highest cost for members including
What if I already belong to a GPO?
medical supplies, janitorial/sanitation, office
Value First, as well as most other GPOs are non-exclusive.
supplies and food.
Does Value First offer any other benefits to
members?
Value First offers an extensive construction program as well as free employee benefits
that can be applied to a facility’s entire staff following the signing of a Participation
Agreement, including steep discounts on uniforms and cellular service, among others.
Meet Sarah Daly
What is the best part of your role in Value First and with
LeadingAge New York?
Having been with LeadingAge New York for about a year and working in a
variety of roles, I am extremely pleased to take on this new role. I previously
served as the coordinator for Value First (Jacqueline’s current role), so
I have a good understanding and enthusiasm for this amazing member
benefit. The best part about being in this new position is the ability to
visit member facilities because this one-one-one interaction gives me a
deeper understanding of the challenges and successes within the field. The
knowledge I receive from member visits allows me to determine how I can
better help an individual organization and the field as a whole.
What do you hope to add to the long term care, services
and housing community through your role?
I hope that I continue to foster my new-found relationship with the long
term care community and become an increasingly proactive member of the
community myself. I look forward to bringing my personal knowledge and
experiences to the field especially during this time of transformation.
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