Premier, Inc. Partners with Oklahoma Hospital Association

The collaboration aims to strengthen healthcare resilience statewide through operational efficiency, financial sustainability, and improved care access.

Published on Feb. 25, 2026

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Premier, Inc., a leading healthcare improvement company, has announced a new strategic partnership with the Oklahoma Hospital Association (OHA). The partnership will focus on supporting Oklahoma's acute healthcare providers, particularly those serving rural and underserved communities, by addressing financial strain, workforce shortages, and the transition to managed Medicaid and value-based care models.

Why it matters

This collaboration underscores Premier's continued growth and commitment to equipping healthcare organizations with the tools, data, and expertise needed to thrive in today's rapidly evolving environment. By leveraging Premier's scale and expertise, the partnership aims to create a clinically integrated supply chain to support the association's transformation efforts and improve healthcare resilience statewide.

The details

Together, Premier and OHA will focus on four key areas: 1) Stabilizing hospitals at risk of closure and expanding care in underserved areas through targeted support and technology; 2) Helping hospitals manage financial challenges, such as the impact of H.R. 1, the 'One Big Beautiful Bill Act,' on Medicaid, with cost-reduction models and revenue cycle improvements; 3) Connecting leaders statewide to share best practices and deploy clinically integrated supply chain tools that align purchasing and shared governance with outcomes; and 4) Elevating care standards and public ratings by reducing care variation and improving quality performance.

  • The partnership was announced on February 25, 2026.

The players

Premier, Inc.

A leading technology-driven healthcare improvement company that unites providers, suppliers, and payers to make healthcare better with national scale, smarter with actionable intelligence, and faster with novel technologies.

Oklahoma Hospital Association (OHA)

An association representing more than 135 hospitals and health systems across Oklahoma, dedicated to advancing the health of Oklahomans.

Bruce Radcliff

President of Supply Chain Services at Premier, Inc.

Rich Rasmussen

President of the Oklahoma Hospital Association.

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What they’re saying

“Premier is proud to partner with OHA to drive meaningful, lasting improvements for Oklahoma's hospitals. Together, we're advancing data-driven strategies that help hospitals navigate economic headwinds, stabilize operations and enhance care delivery for the communities they serve.”

— Bruce Radcliff, President of Supply Chain Services at Premier, Inc.

“This is more than a partnership — it's a commitment to Oklahoma's healthcare future. By leveraging Premier's scale and expertise, we're creating a clinically integrated supply chain to support the association's transformation efforts.”

— Rich Rasmussen, President of the Oklahoma Hospital Association

The takeaway

This partnership between Premier, Inc. and the Oklahoma Hospital Association demonstrates a collaborative approach to strengthening healthcare resilience and improving care access, particularly in rural and underserved communities across the state. By leveraging Premier's expertise and resources, the OHA aims to stabilize hospitals, optimize finances, integrate supply chains, and enhance quality of care, ultimately benefiting the health of all Oklahomans.