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📣 The list of @modrnhealthcr's 100 Top Hospitals® Powered by Premier is now live! Winners were chosen based on an objective, quantitative analysis of publicly available data, with the primary purpose of the program being to inspire healthcare leaders to pursue higher performance and deliver added value to patients and communities. “By highlighting top performers and providing transparent, data-driven insights, this program helps hospitals nationwide identify opportunities to enhance care delivery, strengthen financial sustainability and improve outcomes for the communities they serve.” - David Zito, President of Performance Services, Premier Congratulations to all of the winners! Learn more: modernhealthcare.com/awards/mh-prem…

For years, hospitals and health systems have equated growth with breadth. The prevailing logic was simple: Offer more services, meet more needs and capture more market share. 💡 The next era of competition will not be won by health systems that do the most. It will be won by those that do the right things exceptionally well. Our latest blog explores why concentrating on high-value service lines — rather than spreading resources too thin — is key to improving outcomes, strengthening financial performance and building a sustainable competitive advantage. Read more: premierinc.com/newsroom/blog/…

@CHRISTUSHealth wanted to break free from labor-heavy Hierarchical Condition Category (HCC) workflows that slowed teams and couldn’t scale to meet the organization’s accuracy, compliance and value-based care (VBC) needs. Partnering with Premier’s Stanson Health, the organization embedded CodingCare, a tech-enabled solution providing real-time, artificial intelligence (AI)-driven insights to help ensure accurate HCC coding before and after patient encounters. The result? CHRISTUS Health eliminated thousands of unnecessary reviews, strengthened compliance and transformed HCC coding into a clear, controlled and confident process. See how they did it: premierinc.com/newsroom/succe…

How do you curb low-value care while supporting clinicians and improving outcomes? @ArdentHealth found the answer. With Premier’s Stanson Health Stewardship solution, the health system boosted ROI within 90 days and turned an early pilot into a systemwide initiative that tripled its initial financial success metric. See how: premierinc.com/newsroom/how-a…

Real-world evidence (RWE) is transforming label expansion and post-market research, but meaningful RWE requires collaboration with the health systems closest to patient care. In this on-demand @ISPORorg session, leaders from @AveraHealth, @commonspirit and Premier Applied Sciences share how real-world data is being activated across health systems to support regulatory-grade evidence and translate insights into real patient impact. Check out more highlight reels like this one, or watch the full recording to hear health system perspectives on RWE: offers.premierinc.com/using-real-wor…

Premier is heading to the @NAACOSnews Spring Conference, and we’d love to connect. Join us for our breakfast session, “Scaling Value-Based Care with Technology and Collaboration,” to hear how organizations are pairing data-driven technology with true collaboration to drive measurable value-based care outcomes — from smarter HCC support at the point of care to strategies that improve RAF performance and engage both primary care and specialist clinicians in population health initiatives. 🗓️ Thursday, April 23 | 7:30 – 8:15 a.m. ET 🎤 Raymond Metzger, MD (@TriHealth) + Seth Edwards (Premier) Hope to see you there!

Big challenges in healthcare can’t be solved in isolation. In a recent interview with Modern Healthcare, Premier’s Alex Hunter shares how collaborative innovation is helping providers tackle complexity, drive measurable savings and improve patient care. From value-based care to AI and rural health, the future belongs to organizations that learn — and solve — together. Watch the full video to hear more insights, and explore how Premier collaboratives are driving measurable impact across healthcare. Learn more: modernhealthcare.com/content-studio…

Healthcare organizations can’t afford to view the physician enterprise as a margin drag anymore — it’s a strategic engine for growth. New data shows that rising costs and access challenges are putting pressure on performance, even as patient demand continues to grow. Leading health systems are rethinking their approach, using smarter, data-informed strategies to expand access, strengthen margins and support long-term growth. Read how leaders are reimagining the physician enterprise for 2026: premierinc.com/newsroom/blog/…

Drug shortages are no longer episodic challenges — they’re a defining issue for healthcare leadership. In 2026, persistent shortages continue to threaten patient safety, strain clinical decision making and expose vulnerabilities across the pharmaceutical supply chain. Reaction alone isn’t enough. The health systems best positioned for the future are shifting from reactive management to strategic resilience — using predictive intelligence, commitment based purchasing and proactive continuity planning to anticipate disruption before it reaches the bedside. Read the full article to explore why ending drug shortages must be pharmacy’s strategic priority in 2026: enddrugshortages.com/membernews.html

“It’s that combination of intelligence, expertise and shared purpose within PAS that truly sets this team apart." We’re proud to spotlight Katharine Daniels, Senior Director of Business Operations, Premier Applied Sciences, whose words perfectly capture what makes this team different — unmatched expertise paired with a deep passion for impact. At Premier Applied Sciences, it’s not just about doing the work well — it’s about understanding why the work matters. Learn more: offers.premierinc.com/meet-the-exper…

With Stanson Health’s CodingGuide, @CHRISTUSHealth helps providers stay focused on patient care while improving risk adjustment accuracy. Watch our on-demand webinar, “Beyond HCC Alerts – How CHRISTUS Health Achieved Adoption and Accuracy,” to learn how clinical teams drove provider adoption, improved documentation accuracy and scaled impact across the enterprise: offers.premierinc.com/how-christus-h…

Health systems are entering a payer reckoning in 2026. For years, many organizations pursued a “cover-all-bases” contracting strategy with insurers. But, rising administrative costs, complex payer requirements and shrinking margins are forcing leaders to rethink that approach. The reality: chasing every payer relationship can dilute financial performance and strain operations. Forward-thinking health systems are shifting strategies — using data and analytics to evaluate payer performance, reduce administrative friction and build partnerships that truly support sustainable care delivery. 💡The takeaway: In today’s environment, strategic payer alignment beats blanket coverage. Read more: premierinc.com/newsroom/blog/…

Supply chain leaders are being asked to deliver real, measurable impact — fast. In this @modrnhealthcr webinar, leaders from @UHhospitals share how they elevated supply chain into executive governance, partnered more effectively with clinicians and used analytics and AI to sustain savings — without compromising care. The result: $8M in sustained annual savings from smarter, data‑driven clinical workflows. Register now: event.webcasts.com/starthere.jsp?…

What’s next for healthcare transformation? It’s not just about what’s worked — it’s about scaling it. Premier collaboratives are helping organizations achieve measurable savings through value-based care while strengthening public health. Now, the focus is on expanding that impact and building the next generation of collaboratives. ▶️ Learn more about how strategic collaboratives are redefining healthcare performance improvement: modernhealthcare.com/content-studio…

Women’s History Month is a reminder of the incredible impact women have across every field and in every community. We’re especially grateful for the women in healthcare who show up with care, strength and tenacity every day. Here’s to the women who lead, heal and uplift us all. #OnePremier

The future of healthcare isn’t hospital-centered — it’s community-integrated. According to Premier's 2026 trends report, health systems that partner with local health departments reduce ED utilization, improve chronic disease outcomes and perform better under value-based contracts. As prevention, early intervention and social drivers of health take center stage, collaboration isn’t optional — it’s a growth strategy. In 2026, the smartest financial play isn’t cutting. It’s collaborating. Read more: premierinc.com/newsroom/blog/…

Tampa General Hospital (TGH) recognized that traditional documentation and hierarchical condition category (HCC) coding workflows could not fully capture the complexity of their high-acuity patient population. By implementing Premier’s Stanson Health CodingGuide, TGH embedded real-time, patient-centered insights directly into their Epic workflows — and the results have been transformative. Read more: premierinc.com/newsroom/succe… @TGHCares

We are pleased to announce that the Oklahoma Hospital Association (OHA) has joined Premier's growing network of healthcare partners dedicated to advancing operational efficiency, financial sustainability and access to high-quality care. “Premier is proud to partner with OHA to drive meaningful, lasting improvements for Oklahoma’s hospitals. Together, we’re advancing data-driven strategies that help hospitals navigate economic headwinds, stabilize operations and enhance care delivery for the communities they serve.” - Bruce Radcliff, President of Supply Chain Services at Premier Together, Premier and OHA will focus on supporting Oklahoma’s acute healthcare providers — particularly those serving rural and underserved communities — in addressing financial strain, workforce shortages and the transition to managed Medicaid and value-based care models. Read more: premierinc.com/newsroom/blog/… @ohaconnect

Hospitals and health systems are under pressure to improve community health — while facing growing financial strain. Yet one of their most powerful partners is often underutilized: local health departments (LHDs). Stronger alignment could mean healthier, more resilient communities. Read more: offers.premierinc.com/communityhealt…

AI is no longer a healthcare experiment - it’s becoming the operating system. With 71% of U.S. hospitals using AI, the real challenge now is moving from pilots to impact. Fragmented data, weak governance and siloed use cases are holding many systems back. In 2026, leaders will win by building AI‑ready data foundations, strong governance and a use‑case‑first strategy that delivers real clinical and operational value. 💡 The future of healthcare AI isn’t about moving faster, it’s about moving smarter. Read more: premierinc.com/newsroom/blog/…