VCHA Group Purchasing Organization
A Collaborative Approach to Savings and Service
The VCHA Group Purchasing Organization (GPO) brings together Virginia’s community health centers to maximize savings, strengthen partnerships, and expand access to care. More than a purchasing network, the VCHA GPO is a collaborative partnership — working hand-in-hand with trusted vendors to secure the best pricing, improve service quality, and reinvest savings into initiatives that support healthcare access statewide.
About the VCHA GPO
At the Virginia Community Healthcare Association (VCHA), our Group Purchasing Organization (GPO) is designed to strengthen community health centers through collective buying power, strategic partnerships, and shared savings.
Joining the VCHA GPO means becoming part of a collaborative network dedicated to improving efficiency and access to care across Virginia’s community health centers. We negotiate favorable pricing and service agreements on behalf of our members — helping health centers reduce costs while maintaining the highest standards of quality and care.
What makes the VCHA GPO unique is that it’s not just about signing an agreement — it’s about building a true partnership. We work closely with our vendors to understand the needs of our member health centers and identify solutions that deliver real value. Each relationship is founded on transparency, trust, and mutual benefit.
Why Join the VCHA GPO?
For vendors, joining the GPO means:
Forming long-term, strategic partnerships with community health centers across Virginia.
Contributing to meaningful cost savings that directly support local healthcare delivery.
Gaining visibility within the VCHA network through shared marketing and engagement initiatives.
Collaborating with an association that prioritizes integrity, equity, and community impact.
Through the shared savings generated by our GPO, VCHA reinvests in its members — funding professional development, training, and advocacy initiatives that strengthen healthcare access statewide.
VCHA GPO MEMBERS
Labcorp
Laboratory network and diagnostic testing services
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Through VCHA’s partnership with Labcorp, Virginia’s community health centers have access to high-quality, cost-effective diagnostic services that directly support clinical excellence and operational efficiency. This partnership is designed to strengthen our member health center’s ability to deliver timely, coordinated care, improve quality performance and better serve their patients, while reducing administrative burden and supporting long-term sustainability.
SERVICES:
- Preferred access to comprehensive testing
- Support for quality and performance goals
- Improved care coordination
- Patient-centered access
- Dedicated account support
Michael Messenger, Regional Business Development Executive, Value Based Care
Messenm@labcorp.com
ERA Group
Cost management consultancy
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Unlock the full potential of your business with ERA Group, a global leader in cost management consultancy with over 30 years of expertise. ERA operates as a powerful network of more than 1,000 specialists across six continents and 50 countries. We combine local market knowledge with international reach to deliver Value Through Insight™ . We transform overhead expenses into strategic opportunities. With minimal disruption to your operations, we partner seamlessly with your team to identify savings while upholding — or even enhancing — quality and service standards.
Experience average cost reductions of around 15-20%, often without switching suppliers, while enjoying improved cash flow, streamlined operations, reduced waste, and stronger supplier relationships. ERA Group’s proven, risk-free approach means you pay only from the savings we deliver, freeing your internal resources to focus on growth, innovation, and core priorities. Clients gain actionable insights from thousands of successful projects, enhanced spend visibility, best-practice guidance, and long-term support that drives efficiency and profitability. Whether you’re in the private or public sector, ERA Group empowers your organization to thrive by turning cost management into a powerful driver of bottom-line success and sustainable advantage.
SERVICES:
- Comprehensive Spend Analysis
- Supplier Negotiations
- Competitive Tendering
- Invoice Audits
- Performance Monitoring across key categories including banking, insurance, logistics, procurement, and more.
Tom Ihrke, Partner
tihrke@eragroup.com | (843) 952- FROG
Medcurity
Healthcare-focused HIPAA compliance and cybersecurity firm
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Medcurity combines an intelligent compliance platform with hands-on service, helping organizations not only complete their Security Risk Analysis but actively manage risk throughout the year. Health centers benefit from guided support, a centralized platform for tracking remediation, and access to a full policy library designed to streamline compliance efforts and reduce administrative burden.
SERVICES:
- Security Risk Analysis
- Custom Policies and Procedures
- Network Vulnerability Assessments
- HIPAA Training
- Business Associate Agreements
Molly Miller, Partner Manager
mollym@medcurity.com | 509-418-2334 Ext. 1004
RainTech
Healthcare-focused managed IT, cybersecurity, and AI solutions provider
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RainTech is a healthcare-focused technology partner with 25 years of IT innovation, trusted by community health centers to protect data, modernize infrastructure, and elevate care delivery. We provide security-first managed and co-managed IT services spanning cybersecurity, compliance, cloud, infrastructure management, business continuity, service desk, and strategic consulting. We also help clinics explore and implement practical AI capabilities that streamline workflows and reduce staff burden, always grounded in privacy, policy, and risk management. Rooted in our “people period” philosophy, we focus on the experience of your clinicians, staff, and patients, bringing purpose, empathy, and clear communication to every engagement. With month-to-month contracts, rapid response, transparent communication, and a 100% U.S.-based team, RainTech delivers reliable expertise rooted in flexibility and an unwavering commitment to the people you serve.
Key Solutions:
AI DevOps – Customized AI Deployment with a HIPAA-driven security framework (Deploy, Secure, and Umbrella tiers) embedded within the health center’s environment
Managed IT & Co-Managed IT – Security-first infrastructure management, service desk, and cloud services
Cybersecurity & Compliance – HIPAA compliance program support, vulnerability management, EDR, DLP, and vCISO advisory
Business Continuity & Disaster Recovery – Resilience planning, incident response, and continuity safeguards
Nik Sabbatino, Strategic Solutions Advisor
nik@rain.tech | (719) 827-8607 (cell)