Premier Inc.

Premier continues to prioritize the management of IV fluids supply given the destruction and disruptions manufacturing facilities are experiencing as result of Hurricane Helene – and potentially Hurricane Milton.     Together with our members, suppliers, government officials and other supply chain stakeholders, Premier teams are working diligently to help mitigate any potential effects to healthcare operations and the delivery of patient care.    Conservation of existing IV fluids products in the supply chain remains the primary means of disruption mitigation at this time.     Premier is working to explore alternative options to help strengthen the market, including:  • Working with current suppliers to determine inventory levels and strategies to maximize production capacity.   • Collaborating with government agencies to expedite approvals and import options for overseas suppliers.    • Identifying regional compounding facilities and new manufacturers to assess timelines and accelerate IV solutions production.       Premier will continue to work directly with our members and other stakeholders on this dynamic situation. For any emergency needs, Premier members can reach out to region leaders or email DisasterResponse@premierinc.com.

Our hearts are with all those who have suffered loss as a result of Hurricane Helene, including many of our employees and Premier members as well as communities across the Southeastern U.S.  At Premier, our first priority in difficult times is to mobilize for action and on-the-ground work to make a positive impact. Over the past week, many Premier team members have been working around the clock with employees, suppliers, health system leaders and others to ensure the safety of our colleagues in impacted areas, identify emergency needs, support individuals who are displaced and deliver solutions to ensure continuity of healthcare operations.  As a North Carolina-based company, Premier is also committed to supporting longer-term relief and recovery efforts through significant contributions to affected communities, comprised of both employees and members who have experienced loss and devastation.  Together, we can continue to make a difference and support our employees, members and communities in recovery.

Learn how to get the most out of your healthcare performance improvement strategy by leveraging non-biased, actionable and data-driven measures for meaningful and sustained improvements in patient care in our new paper, published in the American Journal of Medical Quality. More: https://lnkd.in/e34YDijy

Our team had a great time at the Association for Health Care Resource & Materials Management (AHRMM) Conference in Columbus, OH, last week! We enjoyed meeting with other conference attendees and those who demoed Conductiv's Contract Explorer at the Premier booth to learn more about our approach to contract analysis, search, summarization, and strategic evaluation - click here to learn more: https://lnkd.in/enuUxiHZ

At Premier, we believe it’s crucial for healthcare leaders to evaluate the opportunities and hurdles AI presents or risk facing a competitive disadvantage. The fact is, in healthcare, the pace of change has left providers no choice but to augment intelligence with machines to deliver better outcomes. Download our e-book, “The Pulse of AI: The Future of Technology in Healthcare,” to discover five key AI trends we see shaping the U.S. healthcare industry; the top use cases for solving some of the industry’s most pressing challenges; and insights on how providers and their patients, researchers and other healthcare stakeholders can benefit: https://lnkd.in/eTTtwJii

We are proud to share that Premier's Kaycee Kalpin, Chief Marketing Officer, and Denise Juliano, Group Vice President of Life Sciences, have been named finalists in the prestigious 21st annual The Stevie® Awards for Women in Business. The Stevie Awards are the world’s premier business awards, honoring women executives, entrepreneurs and the companies they lead. Kaycee is a finalist in the "Advertising, Marketing & Public Relations" category, recognized for her leadership in building Premier's bold brand and strategic marketing team. Denise is a finalist in the "Healthcare" category, celebrated for her work in leading Premier's PINC AI™ Applied Sciences and fostering strategic relationships in the life sciences sector. Please join us in congratulating them, and click here to read more: https://lnkd.in/dN7Zcfsq

In today’s healthcare landscape, navigating the vast quantity of quality metrics can be overwhelming. Through the PINC AI™ 100 TOP HOSPITALS® Program, Premier provides a balanced scorecard that leverages data analytics to pinpoint areas of focus and drive stronger outcomes. Listen to Laura Arline, MD, FACP, FAAP, share BayCare Health System's experience and click here to learn more: https://lnkd.in/e8M3JNs3

Be sure to visit Premier booth #517 at the Association for Health Care Resource & Materials Management (AHRMM) Conference for an exclusive demo of Conductiv's Contract Explorer, an AI-powered contract analysis platform built for supply chain professionals. Discover how Contract Explorer can simplify purchased services contract management by transforming complex legal documents into clear, actionable summaries, all verified by our team of sourcing experts. And meet CERA, our new AI-powered contract assistant, ready to quickly answer all your contract-related questions. See how Contract Explorer is revolutionizing contract analysis: https://lnkd.in/enuUxiHZ

Driven to improve outcomes, reduce costs, and provide seamless integration of healthcare, we work relentlessly to design and build the solutions that our members need today - and will need tomorrow. We offer products and services within, and across, multiple solution areas, all designed to help you succeed - learn more: https://lnkd.in/g6SmsZKR

We were thrilled to have Modern Healthcare join us at #Breakthroughs24 this year! For their keynote session, Dan Peres, President of Modern Healthcare, joined Michael J. Alkire, President and CEO of Premier, to discuss the importance of forging partnerships to shape the future of healthcare, emphasizing unity, data and outcomes. The session addressed the imperative need to personalize our approach to care, adopting a zero-defect policy and emphasizing that by unifying around common goals, leaders can scale the solutions that benefit patients, clinicians and organizations. Read the full recap of their session: https://lnkd.in/ePpqdsVH