Strategic Spend Purposeful supplier engagement improves relationships

Published on December 1, 2025

Managing healthcare indirect spend and purchased services is a massive effort for health systems and hospitals across the country. With more than 5.5 million unique vendors, the sheer volume of healthcare suppliers can be overwhelming. But through purposeful engagement with suppliers, healthcare leaders can improve alignment, patient quality and financial sustainability.

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