Purchasing Volume
$87 billion
Hospitals
Now private under Patient Square Capital. Technology-differentiated via CognitiveRx AI platform and Service Line Analytics, plus an Epic partnership (previewed at Epic XGM, April 2025) embedding the Stanson Health clinical decision support app directly into Epic's EHR workflow -- expected live for Epic customers in late 2025. Strong non-acute/continuum-of-care presence via Innovatix.
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Sourced figures, cited to their filing — see our methodology →4,250+
Premier's GPO administrative fee revenue remains the core economic engine of its Supply Chain Services segment, with the company explicitly flagging competitive pressure to increase fee share-back to members as a key business risk — signaling that supplier admin fee economics may face margin compression. The company completed $800 million in share buybacks in FY2025 while simultaneously divesting non-core assets (S2S Global direct sourcing, Contigo Health wrap network), indicating a strategic refocus on its core GPO and analytics platform. Premier was taken private by Patient Square Capital in a transaction valued at approximately $2.6 billion, completed 25 November 2025. Suppliers contracting through Premier's GPO should be aware that member retention and fee-share dynamics are active competitive levers, and Premier's acquisition of IllumiCare (June 2025, ~$47.5M) signals continued investment in clinical decision support tools that deepen member engagement and purchasing influence.
Purchasing volume figures are estimates from public sources and GPO disclosures.
Premier expanded its strategic partnership with HSHS, a major Catholic health system, signaling deepened integration affecting contracting terms, product standardization, and procurement leverage across HSHS's facilities.
May expand contract portfolio into new categories or geographies — new supplier access points.
Premier, Inc. announced an expanded strategic partnership with Hospital Sisters Health System (HSHS), a Catholic nonprofit healthcare system headquartered in Springfield, Illinois. The partnership includes access to Premier's group purchasing program, integrated data and analytics, supply chain solutions, advisory services, and collaboratives. Update (2026-08-28): Premier and HSHS announced a specific expanded partnership agreement with defined service components, whereas prior coverage discussed general CJR-X implementation strategy and GPO coordination princi Update (2026-08-28): Premier and HSHS announced a specific expanded partnership agreement with defined service components, whereas prior coverage discussed CJR-X implementation and GPO coordination strategies generally.
May expand contract portfolio into new categories or geographies — new supplier access points.
Emad Rizk, M.D. — Chief Executive Officer, President and Chairman of the Board
Premier Inc. appointed Emad Rizk, M.D. as Chief Executive Officer, President and Chairman of the Board, a leadership change that impacts Premier's strategic direction, contracting priorities, and operational decisions.
C-suite arrivals often reset strategic priorities within 90 days — expect contract portfolio reviews.
BRIJ Medical received a Breakthrough Technology designation from Premier, Inc. for BRIJ-SEAL™ Advanced Wound Sealant, effective August 1, 2026, allowing Premier members access to special pricing and pre-negotiated terms.
May expand contract portfolio into new categories or geographies — new supplier access points.
Teleflex secured a national group purchasing agreement with Premier for central venous access products, establishing preferred pricing and terms across Premier's member health systems network.
Signals category prioritization at scale. Competitors should assess positioning for the next RFP.
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Premier, Inc. administrative fee range charged to suppliers: generally 1% to 3% of purchase price.
Premier, Inc. member fee share (aggregate blended), IPO era: 30% of gross admin fees to member owners.
Under the AKS GPO safe harbor (42 CFR 1001.952(j)), supplier-paid administrative fees of 3% or less of purchase price fall within the safe harbor without further disclosure; fees above 3% require the written agreement to state the amount or maximum. The 3% figure is a disclosure threshold, not a legal cap.