Membership
UISS members not only benefit from our comprehensive portfolio of offerings for healthcare group purchasing and non-healthcare group purchasing but also have access to a dedicated team of industry experts and professionals. Our staff is at work for you, delivering personalized service that supports and enhances your organization’s operational, financial, and performance goals.
Benefits & Support
UISS group purchasing members benefit from a wide variety of services that improve bottom line operations and ensure efficiency in supply chain processes.
There are NO initial or future membership fees
Access to national, regional, and local contracts offering the most competitive pricing in the nation.
Dedicated team of industry professionals and access to Subject Matter Experts
On-site support from UISS expert staff
Access to a no-cost, online, web-based contract catalog of line item pricing
Data analytics to maximize your bottom-line savings.
Online contract activations with vendor confirmation of tier pricing
Weekly email communications featuring new contracts and savings opportunities
Professional development and educational seminars
Stronger Purchasing Power
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Access national contracts across medical, pharma, capital, IT & operations
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Leverage aggregated volume for better pricing and terms
Concierge-Level Support
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Hands-on guidance from a dedicated UISS team
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Supplier onboarding, contract activation & issue resolution
Supply Chain Optimization
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Spend analysis, benchmarking & standardization support
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Identify savings opportunities and streamline workflows
Easy, High-Value Participation
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Minimal administrative burden
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Consistent savings, improved efficiency, and trusted partnership
UISS's
End-to-End Support
Model
Customized for High Engagement
Cost-Saving Strategies
Tailored Solutions for Performance Improvement
We provide tailored solutions to enhance operational efficiency and cost management. Our services aim to reduce expenses and optimize resource utilization, leading to substantial cost savings for our members.
Innovative Contract Portfolio
Our focus on innovative contracts and utilizing strategic negotiation tools ensures cost-effective procurement and streamlined supply chain management. We are committed to delivering savings and promoting financial sustainability for our members.
Who We Work With
Acute Healthcare
Acute healthcare refers to the delivery of short-term, immediate, and often complex medical care for patients experiencing serious illness, injury, or urgent health needs. These services are typically provided in settings equipped for rapid diagnosis, advanced treatment, and continuous clinical monitoring.
Acute-care settings UISS works with include the following and more:
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Academic Medical Centers
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Integrated Delivery Networks
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Independent Hospitals
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Critical Access Hospitals
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Rural Emergency Hospitals
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Psychiatric Hospitals
Acute-care environments operate under high clinical intensity, require rapid access to supplies and equipment, and depend on coordinated purchasing and logistics to ensure uninterrupted patient care.
Non-Acute Healthcare
Non-acute healthcare refers to all healthcare services delivered outside of a hospital’s inpatient, emergency, or intensive-care environment. These settings focus on outpatient care, routine treatment, diagnostics, therapy, wellness, and long-term support rather than urgent or high-acuity medical interventions.
These are examples of some of the types of non-acute members UISS works with:
• Physician practices and clinics
• Ambulatory surgery centers (ASCs)
• Imaging and diagnostic centers
• Rehabilitation and physical therapy facilities
• Urgent care centers
• Home health and hospice
• Behavioral health facilities
• Long-term care and assisted living
• Community health centers including FQHC's
• Specialty outpatient centers (oncology, dialysis, orthopedics, etc.)
Non-acute providers often operate with leaner teams, tighter budgets, and more varied supply needs than hospitals, making cost control and operational efficiency especially important.
Business & Industry
United Iroquois Shared Services (UISS) brings the power of group purchasing far beyond the healthcare sector. By partnering with Omnia, the leading Business & Industry GPO, UISS offers highly competitive contracts for everyday operational needs such as office supplies, facilities, construction, food and beverage, technology, safety equipment, and much more.
Non-healthcare businesses we work with include:
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industry and manufacturing
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education
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hospitality
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finance
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non-profit
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professional services