Premier's Aggregation Program.
This blends regional contracting depth with the scale of Premier's national portfolio — giving hospitals and health systems pricing and support they can't build alone, and giving suppliers a direct path to a large, engaged membership.
Formerly Known as Acurity — Now Run as Premier's Aggregation Program.
National Scale Contracting, One Dedicated Team.
Our program combines regional contracting with the power of national aggregation. This model allows us to offer a robust purchasing portfolio with a greater level of support to both freestanding and affiliated hospitals and health systems.
800+
Hospitals & Health Systems
10,000+
Health-Related Facilities
$7B+
Aggregate Purchasing Power
For Health Systems & Hospitals
A Plan Built Around Your Supply Chain, Not a Template
From cost reduction to care quality to technology, your dedicated team designs an individual improvement plan — whether you're an academic medical center, a rural community hospital or an integrated delivery network.
Reduce Total Costs
Regional contracts layered on national pricing, direct sourcing options, contract management tools, and volume-driven purchasing events.
Improve Quality & Performance
Physician-led value analysis, clinician collaboratives and data tools to reduce product variation — plus support through mergers and system integrations.
Share Knowledge
Continuing-education programs, supplier-led training and member forums where supply chain leaders compare notes on shared challenges
Learning from a Network, Not Just a Contract
Members get in-person and web-based education across three tracks:
Pharmacy Education
Accredited continuing-education programming, from antimicrobial stewardship to pain management, for pharmacy teams across the membership.
Supplier-Led Training
Many contracted suppliers run their own continuing-education programs. We maintain an up-to-date calendar so members always know what's available.
Affiliate Sessions
Our business affiliates host sessions throughout the year on patient safety, emerging regulation and other operational priorities.
Current Negotiations / Request for Proposals
All current contract negotiations and requests for proposals are updated periodically.
Why Suppliers Partner With Us
As a Supplier to This Program, You Work With:
A purchasing membership of more than 800 hospitals and health systems and over 10,000 health-related facilities across the country.
An exceptional purchasing model that blends national and regional contracting value for its members.
An unparalleled team dedicated to securing significant value for its members.
An infrastructure built on contract dissemination and clinical education.
How This Program Works
Common Questions From Suppliers
Enhanced agreements begin with a contract negotiated through Premier's national portfolio, but include additional value negotiated regionally — based on local price points and expectations that typically exceed national pricing.
Our regional team negotiates directly with suppliers to secure incremental value based on member data, input from our network of member advisors and a stringent due diligence process. The decision to contract with a supplier is dictated by:
- our members' willingness to participate in a particular supplier's offerings, and
- the supplier's ability to offer enhanced value, terms, or conditions to our members.
All enhancements are posted on our website along with details on how to submit a proposal. Participating suppliers are also welcome to submit proposals proactively.
We offer traditional group purchasing organization (GPO) offerings (medical/surgical commodities, etc.) as part of our regional program, as well as products and services not typically seen in a group purchasing portfolio. Our process for determining a direct contract is detailed below.
Ready to Work With Us?
Complete our prospective supplier application and a member of our team will be in touch.
Learn More About the Premier Aggregation Program
If you are interested in becoming a member or have specific questions, contact us and a member of our team will get back to you.