How Hospitals Can Measure GPO Performance Beyond Unit Price Savings

By : | May 7, 2026

How Hospitals Can Measure GPO Performance Beyond Unit Price Savings

Healthcare expenses continue to rise, and hospital margins remain tight. Many hospitals already work with one or more GPOs to manage supply and service costs. Simply having access to contracts,...
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Why Purchased Services Are the Fastest Way to Improve Hospital Operating Margins

By : | May 5, 2026

Why Purchased Services Are the Fastest Way to Improve Hospital Operating Margins

Hospitals are feeling it right now. Costs keep moving. Vendor bills creep up. Software contracts renew. Equipment service agreements get more expensive. At the same time, margins are tight. Many...
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The CFO’s Guide to Aligning Finance, Supply Chain & Operations Through Spend Data

By : | May 1, 2026

The CFO’s Guide to Aligning Finance, Supply Chain & Operations Through Spend Data

Hospital CFOs are experiencing some of their most intense work demands at this time. Hospital systems face rising costs and declining profit margins, while the data needed for essential decision-making...
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The Future of Purchased Services Management in Healthcare: Trends Hospitals Must Prepare For

By : | April 28, 2026

The Future of Purchased Services Management in Healthcare: Trends Hospitals Must Prepare For

Purchased services are no longer “miscellaneous” expenses. They sit at the center of hospital financial health in 2026. Hospital costs remain elevated. According to the American Hospital Association, hospital non-labor...
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How AI is Changing Purchased Services Sourcing and Vendor Decisions in Hospitals

By : | April 24, 2026

How AI is Changing Purchased Services Sourcing and Vendor Decisions in Hospitals

Hospital leaders face growing cost pressure. They must reduce expenses without hurting operations or patient experience. Purchased services are one of the largest and least visible areas of hospital spend....
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Healthcare Vendor Compliance Checklist for Purchased Services Leaders

By : | April 21, 2026

Healthcare Vendor Compliance Checklist for Purchased Services Leaders

Purchased services power every hospital, from security and IT to biomedical and clinical support. When contracts and documentation fall out of alignment, the impact is quickly felt across costs, compliance,...
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How Hospitals Can Reduce Financial Risk by Standardizing Purchased Services Contracts

By : | April 17, 2026

How Hospitals Can Reduce Financial Risk by Standardizing Purchased Services Contracts

Hospital finance is not simple right now. Costs keep rising. Revenue does not always keep up. Every major expense line is under review. Most teams focus on labor first. Then,...
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Why Purchased Services Compliance Is the Biggest Risk Hospitals Aren’t Auditing

By : | April 7, 2026

Why Purchased Services Compliance Is the Biggest Risk Hospitals Aren’t Auditing

Compliance audits in hospitals usually focus on clinical standards, billing accuracy, and regulatory requirements. Those areas demand attention and always will. But one of the largest and least examined risks...
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From Raw Spend Data to Actionable Savings in Hospitals

By : | April 3, 2026

From Raw Spend Data to Actionable Savings in Hospitals

Hospitals don’t have a data problem, they have a translation problem. Every year, health systems process thousands of invoices, service agreements, and vendor payments. All of it gets captured somewhere;...
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