The Supplier Strategies track is designed to deliver the most valuable and relevant information regarding challenges facing provider/supplier relationships. Learn from industry experts as they break down strategies to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and foster collaboration throughout your organization.

Supplier Strategies Track was from 8:15 AM to 12:00 PM on Monday, April 7. For more information contact Trey Beuttel or call 859.523.5701.

8:15 AM - 9:00 AM

IDN executives’ priorities, needs, and expectations of suppliers have changed significantly over the years. Understanding and satisfying these new needs and expectations will be critical in successfully engaging healthcare leaders. But how can these changes be leveraged to impact the contracting process? Join us for an interactive discussion as healthcare consultants share insights into what you can expect from the contracting process looking ahead and offer strategies to mitigate current challenges facing suppliers.

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9:15 AM - 10:00 AM

Today’s evolving market dynamics, global economic factors and innovative technologies are having significant impact on the healthcare ecosystem. More than ever before, life science companies and health systems must work together differently to improve performance.
 
In this session, supply chain leaders from Vizient will share expert analysis on trends, disruptors and opportunities in our healthcare industry – as well as the organizational shifts that will help meet these market changes. You’ll learn how we combine data, insights and innovation with our unique partnership model to help suppliers and providers move beyond transactions into the strategic relationships that are key to long-term performance improvement. Finally, we’ll describe a few success stories about how collaboration and commitment led to new pathways to value for our supplier customers.

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10:15 AM - 11:00 AM

In this session we'll explore how suppliers can effectively engage with their GPO to drive mutual value. Attendees will learn about the strategic advantages of partnering with Premier to enable better, smarter, faster healthcare.

Learning Objectives: 
•    Leverage data and insights for smarter decision-making 
•    Identify new ways to partner with your GPO 
•    Evaluate learnings to build actionable strategies for your organization

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11:15 AM - 12:00 PM

HealthTrust Performance Group is unique in the industry as the only national GPO owned and operated by providers. This operator’s perspective influences and guides every decision, and is a key differentiator for HealthTrust in its ability to create value for both members and suppliers.
 
Join HealthTrust Performance Group leadership as they discuss the difference that is HealthTrust.
 
Learning Objectives:
•    Review HealthTrust’s unique model and capabilities
•    Understand the value the HealthTrust GPO model delivers to its members and suppliers
•    How do suppliers differentiate themselves when working with HealthTrust

For more information on the 2025 Spring Summit, please contact Trey Beuttel.

Trey Beuttel
Director, Provider Relationships and Education
859.523.5701