Medline signs Prime Vendor agreement with Rural Medical Services Inc.

Northfield, Ill., May 27, 2026 – Medline (Nasdaq: MDLN) today announced that it signed a new Prime Vendor agreement with Rural Medical Services Inc., a community-based, non-profit federally qualified health center (FQHC) based in East Tennessee. Rural Medical Services provides primary and preventive care services to individuals and families across its current network of seven facilities.

With this agreement, Rural Medical Services will have access to Medline’s comprehensive portfolio of medical-surgical products, including exam room supplies, personal protective equipment and point-of-care lab solutions, along with Medline’s distribution capabilities designed to help streamline ordering and support timely, reliable delivery of medical supplies.

“Medline delivers what we need, when we need it — no delays, no chasing,” said Amy Bradshaw, chief financial officer of Rural Medical Services. “The responsiveness and single point of contact make everything seamless. On top of that, we consistently get the best value while maintaining excellent service. It’s the perfect combination of service, value and that small-town personalized feel we were looking for.”

Josh Carter, senior vice president of physician office sales, Medline, added: “What stands out most is the impact our customers are making in their communities. We’re proud to support them by making it easy to get what they need. When we can help a customer stay focused on serving their community while also delivering meaningful value, that’s what a true partnership looks like.”

Learn how Medline works with federally qualified health centers to support clinical, financial and operational outcomes.

About Medline

Medline is the largest provider of medical-surgical products and supply chain solutions serving all points of care. Through its broad product portfolio, resilient supply chain and leading clinical solutions, Medline helps healthcare providers improve their clinical, financial and operational outcomes. Headquartered in Northfield, Ill., the company employs more than 45,000 people worldwide and operates in more than 100 countries. To learn more about how Medline makes healthcare run better, visit www.medline.com.

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Contact:
Stephanie Shelton
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