Cisive Joins Partners Cooperative as an Approved Group Purchasing Partner
Member health systems now gain streamlined access to Cisive's compliance-driven background screening through Partners Cooperative's collective contracting.
[Easton, MD, August 24, 2026] – Cisive, a leading provider of technology and compliance-driven background screening, workforce risk management, and data services, today announced it has joined Partners Cooperative, Inc. as a Group Purchasing Partner. Through Partners Cooperative, health systems can pool resources, expertise, and purchasing power to improve the cost and quality of care through shared contracting.
As an approved vendor, Cisive can now deliver background checks, drug and health screening, and workforce monitoring solutions to Partners Cooperative's member health systems through negotiated cooperative agreements, simplifying procurement and extending trusted screening across their networks. Rooted in compliance, Cisive pairs seamless integrations and deep industry expertise with a partnership mentality for effortless hiring and retention.
"We're proud to join Partners Cooperative as a Group Purchasing Partner," said Chris Sullens, Director of Strategic Partnerships at Cisive. "This relationship will make it much easier for member health systems to access streamlined, technology-first background screening and credentialing through contracting they trust. Together, we're helping healthcare organizations hire confidently, stay compliant, and manage workforce risk at the scale their patients depend on."
“Our agreement with Cisive reflects our continued commitment to connecting members with high-quality solutions that support their operational and workforce needs. As a contracted preferred supplier, Cisive will offer our members valuable resources and competitively negotiated terms for background screening and related services.” - Kerri Franklin, Director of Technology and Process Optimization at Partners Cooperative
About Cisive
Cisive is a trusted partner for comprehensive, compliance-driven background screening, drug and health screening, and workforce monitoring solutions. With a technology-first approach powered by advanced automation, human expertise, and compliance intelligence, Cisive catches what others miss and helps organizations confidently hire and manage their workforce. Through its PreCheck division, Cisive delivers tailored screening and credentialing for healthcare organizations, ensuring patient and workforce safety. Learn more at www.cisive.com
About Partners Cooperative
Partners Cooperative, Inc. is a non-profit health system shared services cooperative that strengthens member health system efficiency and performance through collective solutions. Formed by multiple health systems, the cooperative pools resources, expertise, and purchasing power to achieve cost efficiencies and improve operational effectiveness, with members working together to improve the cost and quality of care in a shared contracting environment. Learn more at www.pcgpo.org.
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