Vizient forecasts a 3.84% rise in pharmacy spending for health systems and ambulatory surgery centers, driven by specialty and personalized medicines.

Premier has called on CMS to enhance Medicare Advantage and Part D policies for 2026, emphasizing policies to protect access to care, particularly in rural areas.

Healthcare supply chain costs are expected to rise 2.3% from July 2025 to June 2026, according to a Jan. 28 Vizient's "Winter 2025 Spend Management Outlook." ...