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Sharps Premier contract has been extended through 2025. The Premier healthcare contract enables members, at their discretion, to take advantage of pre-negotiated and aggressive special pricing and terms for MFPs, software and services. Premier is one of the largest national medical Group Purchasing Organizations (GPOs).

In addition to the contract extension, Premier also awarded Sharp the Supplier Horizon Award. This award is given to suppliers who have supported members through exceptional customer service and engagement, value creation and a commitment to lowering costs.

"We are humbled to be recognized with this prestigious industry accolade from Premier Inc.," said Erica Calise, Director of Marketing, Government and National Accounts, Sharp Imaging and Information Company. "Sharp is committed to providing the highest level of customer service and value to customers in the healthcare industry and this recognition is a testament to that."

"Sharp Imaging and Information Company of America supports Premier members by offering valuable products and services that help to lower supply chain costs and improve operating efficiencies," said David A. Hargraves, Senior Vice President, Supply Chain, Premier. "We're honored to recognize them as a Horizon Award recipient."

Who is Premier?

Premier Inc. is a healthcare improvement company uniting an alliance of approximately 4,000 U.S. hospitals and health systems and 165,000 other providers and organizations. Their goal is to improve outcome quality for members, while safely reducing costs. As an industry leader, Premier has created one of the most comprehensive databases of actionable data, clinical best practices and efficiency improvement strategies.

Rhyme is a Sharp authorized dealer, that is authorized to sell under the Premier contract and offer these savings to healthcare organizations.

Sharp Document Systems Provide Healthcare Organizations with solutions customized to their workflows...

• Ability to scan documents and patient records to help streamline record processing
• ID Card Shot feature which helps save time and enhance efficiency
• Tighter document security with the use of print release, cost accounting systems and job accounting software
• Multi-level security features designed to help protect confidential information and meet HIPAA requirements
• Convenient, secure access to printing from mobile devices (such as tablets and smartphones)

Sharp works closely with leading healthcare application providers to help ensure compatibility with the next generation of electronic medical records systems. This ensures customers can seamlessly integrate their Sharp printers and MFPs on the network with applications from some of the leading providers such as MEDITECH Magic OS, Epic®, Cerner Millennium® and McKesson® STAR Suite.

About Rhyme
Rhyme is one of the largest independent providers of office technology solutions in the country. In business since 1886, Rhyme employees over 90 people and has 10 locations throughout Wisconsin and Illinois. Their corporate office is located in Portage, Wisconsin and has roots that date back to the 1800s. Rhyme streamlines their customers workflow by integrating the appropriate technology to meet their needs.

About Sharp Electronics Corporation
Sharp Electronics Corporation is the U.S. subsidiary of Japan's Sharp Corporation. Sharp is a worldwide developer of one-of-a-kind home appliances, networked multifunctional office solutions, professional displays and smart office technologies. Sharp has been named to Fortune magazine's 2020 World's Most Admired Company List, a ranking of the world's most respected and reputable companies.

About Sharp Imaging and Information Company
Sharp Imaging and Information Company of America, a division of Sharp Electronics Corporation, strives to help businesses achieve Simply Smarter work through technology that is smart and easy to use. The aim of the Simply Smarter Workplace strategy is to accelerate collaboration, improve efficiencies, digitize workflows, and increase information security. Sharp's expansive line of products and solutions include interactive displays such as the award-winning Windows collaboration display and AQUOS BOARD® interactive display, commercial displays, security-first laptops, desktop monitors and a full suite of multifunction copier and printer solutions.