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6/10

MedOrigin

A procurement platform that helps hospitals and health systems source verified US-made medical supplies (gloves, PPE, devices) with real-time pricing, lead times, and regulatory documentation.

Target user

Hospital and health system procurement managers seeking US-made medical supplies

Features
  • Verified directory of US-manufactured medical supplies with origin certifications
  • Real-time pricing, lead times, and minimum-order comparison
  • Regulatory document storage (FDA, Berry Amendment, Buy American Act compliance)
  • Disruption alerts when domestic suppliers face production or supply issues
Why now

Post-pandemic policy focus on supply chain resilience has made domestic medical manufacturing a strategic priority for hospitals and government buyers.

Signals · overall 6/10
Demand
7/10

CMS is actively soliciting public input on a proposed 'Secure American Medical Supplies' designation for Medicare-participating hospitals, and the healthcare procurement software market reached $3.8B in 2024 — confirming strong policy-driven demand.CMS Seeks Public Input on Strengthening Domestic Supply Chain for PPE, Essential MedicinesHealthcare Procurement Software Market Research Report 2033

Whitespace
4/10

Med Web Solutions has operated as a US medical sourcing agent since 2001 (25 years), iRemedy runs a patented domestic procurement platform with UPS Healthcare logistics, and dominant GPOs like Premier and Vizient control hospital procurement — leaving limited whitespace for a new entrant.Trusted US Medical Sourcing Since 2001 | Med Web SolutionsiRemedy Healthcare Announces 'Made in America' Initiative to Reshore US

Monetization
6/10

Healthcare procurement software is a large, growing market ($3.8B in 2024, projected to $6B+ by 2033) and competitors monetize via quote/brokerage fees (Med Web) or platform/logistics partnerships (iRemedy+UPS), but GPOs/incumbents already capture most hospital wallet share.Healthcare Procurement Software Market Research Report 2033Trusted US Medical Sourcing Since 2001 | Med Web Solutions

Longevity
8/10

Domestic medical supply chain resilience is a multi-year federal strategic priority, with CMS rulemaking, 'Secure American Medical Supplies' designation, and explicit federal policy framing in 2024-2025 — durable beyond any single administration or news cycle.A New 'Made in America' Push for Hospitals: CMS Seeks Input on Domestic Sourcing

Feasibility
4/10

Building a verified US manufacturer network with real-time pricing, lead times, and FDA/ISO regulatory documentation is operationally heavy; incumbents (Med Web 25 yrs, iRemedy+UPS, Premier, Vizient) already have deep supplier relationships, making cold-start cost and sales cycles long.Trusted US Medical Sourcing Since 2001 | Med Web SolutionsiRemedy Healthcare Announces 'Made in America' Initiative to Reshore US

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