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Public sector procurement isn’t just about following the rules—it’s about being able to stand behind your decisions. Because even when using a cooperative contract, the responsibility doesn’t go away.

Partnerships

CoreTrust, a leading Cooperative Purchasing Organization (CPO) trusted by thousands of organizations, today announced that Healthee has joined as an awarded supplier within the CoreTrust Public Sector Cooperative, marking the company’s continued expansion within the public sector. Through this partnership, CoreTrust members now have direct, compliant access to Healthee’s AI-powered benefits navigation platform via pre-negotiated cooperative contracts, effectively eliminating lengthy RFP cycles and enabling immediate deployment for state and local agencies. One of the standout features of our journey with CoreTrust has been the transparent and collaborative approach. The CoreTrust team took the time to understand the intricacies of our freight and tailored solutions that aligned with our needs. The level of communication and accessibility throughout the partnership has been remarkable, providing us with the confidence that the CoreTrust team will continue to deliver savings.

Innovation

CoreTrust, a leading Group Purchasing Organization (GPO), today announced cooperative agreements with major municipalities, including the Cities of Houston and Los Angeles, to launch its public sector cooperative. The initiative—unveiled at the NIGP (The Institute for Public Procurement) Annual Forum 2025—extends CoreTrust’s proven savings model to government agencies nationwide, unlocking value in a $490 billion market underserved by traditional cooperatives. One of the standout features of our journey with CoreTrust has been the transparent and collaborative approach. The CoreTrust team took the time to understand the intricacies of our freight and tailored solutions that aligned with our needs. The level of communication and accessibility throughout the partnership has been remarkable, providing us with the confidence that the CoreTrust team will continue to deliver savings.