National Office Furniture Receives Continuum of Care Award and Horizon Award from Premier, Inc.
National Office Furniture, a unit of Kimball International, Inc., announces that
it has been honored with two awards from Premier Inc., a leading healthcare improvement company. National was recently recognized with the Continuum of Care Award and the Supplier Horizon Award. Winners were announced during Premier’s 2016 Breakthroughs Conference and Exhibition in National Harbor, MD.
As one of three organizations to receive the Continuum of Care Award, National was recognized as a top performer for its growth and support of Premier’s non-acute care members, which includes senior living facilities, physician practices, ambulatory care centers, surgery centers, home health organizations, imaging centers, and labs.
“Non-healthcare markets are expansive and growing rapidly,” said Joan Ralph, Group Vice President, Continuum of Care, Premier. “We are thrilled to present National with the Continuum of Care Award as they work to provide
high-value services to these markets.”
National also received the Supplier Horizon Award in recognition for its support of Premier members through exceptional local customer service and engagement, value creation through organizational excellence, and commitment to lower costs.
“National supports Premier members by offering valuable products and services that help to lower supply chain costs and improve operating efficiencies,” said Durral R. Gilbert, President of Supply Chain Services, Premier. “We’re honored to recognize them as a Horizon Award recipient.”
About National Office Furniture:
National Office Furniture, a brand unit of Kimball International, Inc. (NASDAQ: KBAL), is a Jasper, Indiana-based manufacturer of high-quality office furnishings. Since 1980, National has built a reputation for excellence with stylish furniture of exceptional value; a dedication to personalized service; product designs that reflect a passion for the user’s comfort and productivity; and a commitment to environmental responsibility. National operates facilities in Santa Claus and Jasper, Indiana; and Fordsville and Danville, Kentucky. For more information about National and its products, visit www.NationalOfficeFurniture.com.
About Premier Inc.:
Premier Inc. is a leading healthcare improvement company, uniting an alliance of approximately 3,600 U.S. hospitals and 120,000 other providers to transform healthcare. With integrated data and analytics, collaboratives, supply chain solutions, and advisory and other services, Premier enables better care and outcomes at a lower cost. Premier, a Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award recipient, plays a critical role in the rapidly evolving healthcare industry, collaborating with members to co-develop long-term innovations that reinvent and improve the way care is delivered to patients nationwide. Headquartered in Charlotte, N.C., Premier is passionate about transforming American healthcare. Please visit Premier’s news and investor sites on www.PremierInc.com for more information.