FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Southampton, NY (September 30, 2025) — CathCare LLC is excited to announce a new partnership with Capstone Health Alliance. This strategic agreement will facilitate the distribution of CathCare’s flagship product, the PortPouch™, to Capstone’s extensive network of healthcare providers across the nation. Capstone, partnered nationally with Premier Inc., is a leader in healthcare improvement and one of the largest regional GPOs in the country.
The PortPouch™ is an innovative, patient-focused solution designed to address critical challenges in IV catheter management. It aims to reduce infection risk, prevent accidental catheter dislodgement, and enhance both patient safety and caregiver efficiency. The PortPouch™ is set to revolutionize standards in vascular access care.
“We are thrilled to collaborate with Capstone Health Alliance,” said Ellenka Hunter, CEO of CathCare. “This partnership will enable us to provide the PortPouch™ to healthcare providers who are seeking smarter, safer methods of delivering care. We believe this collaboration will significantly impact patient outcomes and streamline the workflow for caregivers.”
This agreement represents a significant milestone in CathCare’s national expansion strategy and is expected to accelerate the adoption of the PortPouch™ across various healthcare settings, including hospitals and outpatient infusion centers.
About CathCare LLC:
CathCare is a women-owned business committed to improving the landscape of patient care through innovative solutions in infection control. Our flagship product, the PortPouch™, is FDA-registered and reflects our dedication to enhancing patient comfort, safety, and overall quality of life with faster recoveries. Beyond our clinical impact, CathCare is equally committed to non-clinical values that strengthen the healthcare ecosystem. Our goal is to not only advance patient outcomes but also to create long-term value by increasing workflow efficiencies for caregivers, providers, and communities alike.
About Capstone Health Alliance:
Headquartered in Asheville, NC, Capstone Health Alliance is a leading regional group purchasing organization (GPO) that collaborates with hundreds of hospitals and thousands of healthcare providers across the nation. Capstone is dedicated to delivering tangible savings and value, providing actionable data and support to empower informed supply chain decisions, and including industry-leading education, all to drive down the overall cost of healthcare and enhance the value of care to patients. Learn more at https://capstonehealthalliance.com
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