Healthcare Supply Chain Association

@VizientInc projects 7% growth in adult behavioral health inpatient services by 2036—more than double a population-based forecast—citing rising prevalence, acuity, and expanded virtual and community-based care. beckersbehavioralhealth.com/research-analy…

If health system CEOs are tracking just one supply chain number, leaders say it should be supply cost as a share of net patient revenue. It's the second-largest expense line after labor, and a window into overall financial performance. beckershospitalreview.com/supply-chain/t…

New data shows active drug shortages dropped 23% in 2025, but the ones that linger are lasting longer. The median duration is now 5 years. A reminder of why supply chain resilience matters for patient access: usp.org/news/usp-2026-… #HealthcareSupplyChain

This week is Community Health Improvement Week. HSCA member @hospitals4kids reminds us that 80% of health outcomes are shaped by factors outside clinical care — housing, nutrition, safety, education. #CHIweek

Drug shortages continue to jeopardize access to essential medicines. HSCA and its member #GPOs work directly with hospitals, manufacturers, and distributors to help ensure access to the life-saving drugs that patients need: supplychainassociation.org/issues/hsca-on…

The US hospital generics market faces a gap between data and improved access. In this Q&A, Rahul Mittal, head of strategy and innovations at Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories, discusses an infrastructure approach for addressing this gap. Read more here: pharmaceuticalcommerce.com/view/improving…

Don't forget your Flu vaccine this year! The CDC found that across facility types, nursing home residents were less likely to be vaccinated than similarly aged people in the general population. Check out the data here: kaufmanhall.com/insights/infog…

This May 6th -12th is National Nurses' Week, which recognizes the invaluable contributions nurses make in healthcare and our lives while addressing the real-life challenges they face every day. To all the incredible nurses working tirelessly across the nation, thank you.

The House Ways and Means Subcommittee on Health held a hearing with healthcare CEOS this Tuesday to discuss healthcare affordability and access. Check out the full hearing here: waysandmeans.house.gov/event/full-com…

Children need care from providers with specialized training. But workforce shortages threaten access to care. Children’s hospitals are investing their own resources to build pipelines, strengthen training, & support recruitment/retention. Learn more: bit.ly/4bxbvdu

Standardizing behavioral health care can improve safety & outcomes. Learn how Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at @VUMChealth aligned teams around shared tools, real-time communication & specialized expertise to better support patients and staff. bit.ly/46WJp8B

HSCA President and CEO, Angie Boliver, shared her thoughts with MHI Solutions on mitigating health care supply chain disruptions and the work that GPOs do for their members to navigate a shifting economic and policy landscape. Read here: mhisolutions-digital.com/mhiq/library/i…

#HSCARxForum26 Wraps up with a final session: Health-System Pharmacy in 2026: Emerging Issues and Future Outlook. The panel looked at workforce limitations, financial pressures, pricing and rebate reform, and emerging applications of artificial intelligence.

#HSCARxForum26 Day three kicked off with our GPO pharmacy leaders forum! GPO leaders discussed the current pharmacy market, the increasing pressure to balance affordability and availability, and solutions to support their provider members’ (and patients’) needs.

The last #HSCARxForum2026 of the day - Jason Braithwaite, Jeff Olson, Stacy Lauderdale, and Eric Tichy broke down how virtual platforms and direct-to-consumer models are disrupting traditional pharmacy channels, reshaping supply chain dynamics, and redefining stakeholder roles.

Another fantastic speaker at #HSCARxForum26! Dr. Jason Braithwaite of @HealthTrustpg discusses biosimilars and how the healthcare market will evaluate, integrate, and embrace new therapies.

#HSCARxForum26 continues with an expert panel on supply chain decision making! This panel highlights how forward-thinking organizations are leveraging data, cross-sector collaboration, and strategic prioritization to strengthen the availability of essential medications.

Session four of #HSCARxForum26 just wrapped! @angelsforchange's Founder and Chief Change Maker, Laura Bay, discussed the work to end drug shortages and build a resilient supply chain.

At #HSCARxForum26: Nima Aghaeepour and Shabnam Gaskari from Stanford University discuss how to leverage AI in healthcare management and highlight how artificial intelligence is streamlining processes and improving patient outcomes. Thanks for your insights!

Day two of #HSCARxForum26 is underway! Our first session today featured Bryan Shaw of Visient, Jason Chou of Ochsner Health, and Catherine B. Oliver of the Ochsner Clinic Foundation as they explored the clinical realities of implementing AI and automation in health systems.