2026 state of healthcare procurement

About the webinar

Procurement costs are rising, expectations are higher than ever, and disruption is the norm. Procurement teams are being asked to deliver greater efficiency and standardization, supported by targeted technology investments that enable consistency and scale — all while maintaining care delivery and business operations. This webinar shares results of a survey of 102 healthcare supply chain leaders and reveals how health system procurement strategies are adapting to today’s complex healthcare environment.

Things you'll learn:

• The top challenges and objectives shaping health system procurement functions in 2026
• Approaches supply chain teams are implementing to balance near-term cost pressures with long-term strategic aims
• Tactics to improve supply reliability, standardization, resilience, and environmental sustainability

About Staples Business

As healthcare supply chain leaders face rising costs and margin pressure, they need more than products — they need a partner that drives measurable value. Staples Business helps organizations standardize purchasing and processes, improve visibility, and reduce total cost of ownership with reliable fulfillment, accurate order management, and next-day delivery to over 98% of the U.S.

As a complete non-clinical solutions partner, we provide furniture, EVS, breakroom, print, marketing, and tech, enabling vendor consolidation and simpler indirect spend management. Through data-driven insights and demand management strategies, we help forecast usage, reduce variation, optimize inventory, and prevent overstocking. SKU rationalization and sustainable packaging solutions further help control costs and strengthen supply chain resilience, so health systems can stay focused on delivering exceptional patient care. Learn more here.