Saint John-based healthcare procurement company MedReddie has signed a partnership with HealthPRO Canada, which connects healthcare teams to the supplies and solutions they need to care for Canadians.

The collaboration combines MedReddie’s AI technology with HealthPRO Canada’s national sourcing expertise to improve how products and services are sourced, delivering faster, smarter, and more clinically informed decisions for members, and greater clarity and speed for suppliers. 

“From the start, our vision at MedReddie was to reimagine healthcare procurement with AI—not to replace human expertise, but to amplify it,” said Kara LeBlanc, Founder of MedReddie, in a statement.

“Our partnership with HealthPRO Canada proves what’s possible when innovation meets scale. Together, we’re not just speeding up procurement—we’re making it more intelligent, equitable, and impactful for all stakeholders.” 

The partnership aims to: reduce procurement timelines by over 50 percent, saving more than 250 hours per project; generate hundreds of tailored, clinically relevant questions in seconds, producing sourcing documents that are detailed, accurate, and aligned with frontline needs; and provide members with real-time market intelligence, refreshed clinical data, and automated tools that support value-based decision-making.  

“From the moment we began the first beta trial, it was evident this platform would revolutionize our process,” said Nicola Raycraft, Director of Customer Experience – Strategic Sourcing at HealthPRO Canada. “The efficiency gains for our team, including reduced processing time and improved accuracy, have been undeniable.” 

Last month, MedReddie entered the Roux Institute Future of Healthcare Founder Residency in Maine. The program aims to accelerate the growth of digital health, healthcare technology, biotech, and clinical innovation startups. Last July, MedReddie raised a $782,000 pre-seed round and announced its expansion in Canada and the U.S. hospital market.

It followed the company’s acceptance into Google’s startup accelerator for female founders.