HealthTrust Honors Supplier Partners for Driving Innovation, Value and Performance in 2026

AirLife^®, Philips, American Express and CSL Behring receive 2026 Supplier of the Year Awards at the annual HealthTrust University Conference

NASHVILLE, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--HealthTrust Performance Group™ (HealthTrust) today announced AirLife^®, Philips, American Express and CSL Behring as recipients of its 2026 Supplier of the Year Awards. A presentation of the awards will take place at the annual HealthTrust University Conference (HTU) on July 21 in Denver, Colorado. As part of efforts to make missions possible for health systems, the awards acknowledge the outstanding support, service and value supplier partners deliver to HealthTrust members.

“We are proud to highlight these supplier partners who exemplify excellence in delivering products, services and capabilities that support our members,” said Jocelyn Bradshaw, President of GPO Operations. “Their commitment to exceptional performance, continuous innovation and value elevates our mission and helps strengthen patient care across the communities our members serve.”

Supplier of the Year Award designations in the Med/Surg, Capital, Commercial and Pharmacy categories go to the following organizations:

Medical-Surgical Supplier of the Year – AirLife^®

AirLife^® has demonstrated an unwavering commitment to HealthTrust members through consistent financial value, strong clinical board collaboration, and strategic safety stock investments that support supply continuity across the agreements and partnership initiatives that deliver meaningful results. Their collaboration and support have helped members deliver on their missions while elevating their financial performance.

Capital Supplier of the Year – Philips

Philips is honored for going above and beyond for the GPO membership by helping optimize financial and operational performance leading to meaningful savings initiatives and delivering significant value through its solutions and partnership. Philips has also aligned with the core values of the GPO to bring value to HealthTrust's membership and clinical boards.

Commercial Supplier of the Year – American Express

American Express is recognized for its outstanding relationship with HealthTrust and its members and for continuing to deliver innovative corporate card and B2B payment solutions.

Pharmacy Supplier of the Year – CSL Behring

CSL has consistently delivered reliable access to critical plasma-derived therapies while generating meaningful financial value for our organization and members through its IVIG, albumin and broader plasma-derived products portfolio. Their proactive, collaborative approach and willingness to develop innovative contracting strategies have strengthened our partnership and enhanced our ability to meet patient needs while optimizing costs.

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About HealthTrust Performance Group

HealthTrust Performance Group™ (HealthTrust) is a leading healthcare improvement organization owned and operated by seven health systems. Dedicated to making missions possible, HealthTrust strengthens provider performance and clinical excellence through an aligned membership model and business advisory solutions that leverage expertise, scale and innovation. Headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee, HealthTrust is the only national GPO with direct responsibility for the performance and outcomes of some of the largest healthcare supply chains, supporting 25% of U.S. hospitals—eight of the 15 largest health systems—and approximately half of U.S. surgery centers, with a membership that includes 1,900 acute care and more than 90,000 non-acute care facilities across the U.S. and U.K. For five years, HealthTrust has been recognized as a Top Workplace. Learn more at healthtrustpg.com.