Relationship Aims to Optimize Procurement and Patient Outcomes
MELVILLE, N.Y. – April 23, 2025 – Henry Schein, Inc. (Nasdaq: HSIC), the world’s largest provider of health care solutions to office-based dental and medical practitioners, and Health Future, a health care consortium owned by Oregon hospitals and health-care systems, today announced an agreement for the distribution of the Henry Schein Disposable Skin Stapler and Henry Schein Skin Staple Remover across all Health Future facilities.
Under the terms of the agreement, Health Future will use the Henry Schein Disposable Skin Stapler and Henry Schein Skin Staple Remover for wound closure procedures across its network of 22 hospitals, clinics, and other care facilities. This strategic relationship aims to enhance patient outcomes, streamline procurement processes, and optimize resource allocation.
“Henry Schein’s proven track record, combined with its commitment to innovation and efficiency, aligns with our core values,” said Matt Mikesell, Chief Executive Officer of Health Future. “This agreement enhances our ability to improve quality, standardize care, and elevate the patient experience.”
The Henry Schein Disposable Skin Stapler is ergonomically designed for ease of handling 35 high-quality, 316L stainless steel staples. Its high stapling speed helps improve efficiency and reduce the risk of cross-contamination. The sterile, single-use stapler also has a transparent plastic cartridge for visibility. The Henry Schein Skin Staple Remover is compatible with regular and wide staples. The sterile, single-use remover features a stainless-steel tip.
“At Henry Schein, our team is dedicated to providing health systems with cost-effective solutions that streamline supply chain operations and ultimately enhance patient care,” said Brian Heyndrickx, Executive Director of Strategic Accounts at Henry Schein. “We are pleased to collaborate with Health Future to offer a standardized wound closure solution that optimizes procurement and ensures consistent patient care across all facilities. This reinforces our commitment to being true partners in helping health care networks thrive.”
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About Health Future
Health Future, LLC, headquartered in Southern Oregon, was founded in 1979 to develop and manage a variety of programs and services for its members to address health care concerns. Today, Health Future, LLC is a unique healthcare consortium owned by Oregon hospitals and health-care systems that operate as an integrated network for quality improvement, margin enhancement, and cost reduction. Health Future, LLC empowers member hospitals and health systems to achieve sustainable financial success, deliver exceptional patient care, and thrive in a rapidly evolving healthcare landscape. We envision a future where our members thrive through our commitment to delivering consistent value, driving down healthcare costs, and ensuring the financial and physical well-being of the communities we serve.
For more information, visit Health Future, LLC at www.healthfuture.org
About Henry Schein, Inc.
Henry Schein, Inc. (Nasdaq: HSIC) is a solutions company for health care professionals powered by a network of people and technology. With approximately 25,000 Team Schein Members worldwide, the Company's network of trusted advisors provides more than 1 million customers globally with more than 300 valued solutions that help improve operational success and clinical outcomes. Our Business, Clinical, Technology, and Supply Chain solutions help office-based dental and medical practitioners work more efficiently so they can provide quality care more effectively. These solutions also support dental laboratories, government and institutional health care clinics, as well as other alternate care sites.
Henry Schein operates through a centralized and automated distribution network, with a selection of more than 300,000 branded products and Henry Schein corporate brand products in our distribution centers.
A FORTUNE 500 Company and a member of the S&P 500® index, Henry Schein is headquartered in Melville, N.Y., and has operations or affiliates in 33 countries and territories. The Company's sales reached $12.7 billion in 2024 and have grown at a compound annual rate of approximately 11.2 percent since Henry Schein became a public company in 1995.
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