Hospital Sisters Health System Expands Premier Partnership to Tackle Rising Costs and Workforce Pressures — Premier, Inc.

Event summary

Hospital Sisters Health System (HSHS) has expanded its strategic partnership with Premier, Inc. to enhance performance and mission-driven care delivery.
The partnership includes access to Premier’s group purchasing program, integrated data and analytics, supply chain solutions, and advisory services.
Key focus areas include supply chain optimization, clinical and operational improvement, and financial resiliency.
Nalin Kulasekara, System Vice President of Ancillary Operations and Supply Chain Management at HSHS, highlighted the partnership's role in advancing performance and transformation.
Premier’s CEO Dr. Emad Rizk emphasized the need for aligned strategies connecting operations, finance, and clinical performance.

The big picture

Healthcare systems nationwide are grappling with rising costs, workforce pressures, and increasing complexity in care delivery. This expanded partnership between Premier and HSHS aims to address these challenges by leveraging Premier’s technology-driven solutions to strengthen operational performance and financial stewardship. The collaboration underscores a broader industry trend towards strategic alliances to enhance efficiency and mission-driven care delivery.

What we're watching

Supply Chain Optimization: How the centralized and integrated platform will impact HSHS’s supply chain, clinical, and financial data alignment.
Clinical Improvement: Whether the partnership can effectively reduce variation in care delivery and connect cost initiatives to quality and outcomes.
Financial Resiliency: The pace at which HSHS can identify and implement financial improvement opportunities through this partnership.