Prime is the shared services/group purchasing subsidiary of the Maryland Hospital Association.

Prime's mission is to help our members improve their financial performance by providing strategic

solutions and a superior contract portfolio at competitive prices with exceptional service.





Prime has been providing cost containment programs and services to its members since the early 1970's. Its member health care providers serve their communities in the Mid-Atlantic region, and include hospitals and IDN's, long term care providers, assisted living centers, surgery centers, physician groups, and other health care and community related entities. To learn more click on About Prime.

Prime is an affiliate of Vizient, Inc. in Maryland and the District of Columbia. To learn more click on Vizient.

Sharing the strategic benefits of our program for members requires in-depth personal contact. To reach a Prime representative click on Contact Us.
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