The Pennsylvania Association of Community Health Centers (PACHC) and CNECT are proud to announce a new partnership that provides PACHC members with robust cost-saving solutions, supply chain support, and outstanding customer service.
CNECT, an industry-leading group purchasing organization (GPO) that has supported community health centers since 1979, will serve as PACHC’s exclusive GPO partner. PACHC members can reduce their costs and build financial sustainability by leveraging CNECT’s portfolio of over 2,700 contracts offering discounted prices on over four million products and services.
Last fiscal year, community health centers leveraged those contracts to achieve over $145 million in combined savings.
“With rising costs and the ongoing uncertainty around community health center funding, this partnership comes at a critical time,” said Shelley Riser, CEO of PACHC. “We’re committed to delivering value to PACHC members, and we’re confident CNECT will strengthen our members’ financial performance and increase their capacity."
For CNECT, which has more than 975 community health center members nationwide, this partnership represents an opportunity to deepen its impact in Pennsylvania.
“With PACHC as an active partner, we’re excited to deliver immediate and lasting savings for their health center members,” said Sparkle Barnes, President and CEO of CNECT. “From large to small health centers, urban or rural, we have a proud history of delivering lasting results designed to meet evolving priorities. CNECT membership isn’t just about cost reductions, it’s about strategic collaboration.”
PACHC members will soon receive more information about the benefits of this partnership, while they can apply for a free CNECT membership online now.
For questions about CNECT or applying for membership, please contact Julia Lookabill, East Zone Director, at jlookabill@cnectgpo.com.
About Pennsylvania Association of Community Health Centers (PACHC)
The Pennsylvania Association of Community Health Centers (PACHC) supports a comprehensive network of Community Health Centers (CHCs), including Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs), FQHC Look-Alikes, Rural Health Clinics, and other organizations with similar missions. Together, these organizations deliver vital healthcare
services to more than one million patients each year while operating more than 450 locations in both rural and urban communities throughout Pennsylvania. PACHC's membership base is extensive, comprised of 41 FQHCs, 9 FQHC Look-Alikes, and 2 Rural Health Clinics. Member organizations are situated in 56 counties across the state, ensuring broad access to primary and preventive healthcare for many different populations.
About CNECT
CNECT is a national group purchasing organization (GPO) with more than 45 years of industry experience that provides its members with access to discounts and services specifically designed to enhance their financial strength. Without compromising quality, we strive to leverage the lowest possible price on contracted services and products for our 12,500+ members. In FY25, CNECT members achieved over $373M in savings across a broad portfolio of over 2,700 contracts. For more information on CNECT, please visit www.cnectgpo.com.