America's Blood Centers
Founded in 1962, America's Blood Centers (ABC) is North America's largest network of non-profit, community blood centers. ABC's U.S. members are licensed and regulated by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Canadian members are regulated by Health Canada. ABC members subscribe to a community-based blood banking philosophy. That means community donors know that the blood they give stays in that community first – helping family members, friends and neighbors. Any excess supply is shared with other communities who need it most. Blood safety is ABC’s number one priority and, as a part of this, the organization works with federal agencies, such as U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (HHS) and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to ensure there is always an adequate blood supply to meet the needs of thousands of patients daily.
American Association of Blood Banks
Celebrating 60 years of operation in 2007, AABB is an international association representing individuals and institutions involved in activities related to transfusion and cellular therapies, including transplantation medicine. AABB member facilities are responsible for collecting virtually all of the nation’s blood supply and transfusing more than 80 percent of all blood and blood components used in the United States. Since its inception in 1947, AABB — formerly known as the American Association of Blood Banks — has continued to support the highest standards of medical, technical and administrative performance; scientific investigation; and clinical application through standard setting, accreditation, education, advocacy and other activities.
Group Services for America's Blood Centers
GSABC’s new tagline, "Support, Strategy, Solutions" represents their commitment to being more than a typical group purchasing organization. Today, their first priority is to provide their customers the service and support they need to meet their business objectives. GSABC understands, however, that blood centers must be prepared to evolve with changes in the industry. GSABC is committed to working with members and vendors to shape the future of blood centers and be the strategic leader in bringing key players together. From this dialogue, they also drive solutions that are innovative and better position their members to remain financially viable over time.