Premier, Inc.

Premier, Inc. is an American technology-driven healthcare improvement company headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina. Its core mission is to transform healthcare by uniting providers, suppliers, and payers to make healthcare better, smarter, and faster, ultimately aiming to improve the health of communities.

The company offers a comprehensive suite of solutions, including integrated data and analytics, collaboratives, supply chain services (such as its group purchasing organization), and advisory services. Premier leverages its extensive database and the PINC AI™ technology platform to help its network of over 4,250 member hospitals and health systems, and approximately 200,000 to 300,000 other providers, enhance quality outcomes, reduce costs, and address complex healthcare challenges.

In a significant corporate development, Premier, Inc. was acquired by Patient Square Capital in a $2.6 billion transaction, which was finalized on November 25, 2025, transitioning the company from publicly traded on NASDAQ to privately held. Emad Rizk, M.D., was appointed Chief Executive Officer, President, and Chairman of the Board on May 5, 2026, succeeding Michael J. Alkire. Premier continues to focus on its role as a critical partner in the evolving healthcare industry, emphasizing digital capabilities and investments in AI, cloud technologies, and data analytics.