Medical and supply chain leaders share bold strategies to help hospitals navigate financial pressure and care transformation
NASHVILLE, Tenn., March 11, 2026 – HealthTrust Performance Group™ (HealthTrust), a leading healthcare performance improvement organization, shaped the national conversation at the 2026 Federation of American Hospitals (FAH) Conference and Business Exposition, held February 23-25 in Las Vegas, Nevada.
The annual event brought together more than 1,300 healthcare supply chain leaders representing hospital management companies, health systems, integrated delivery networks (IDNs), group purchasing organizations (GPOs), the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and healthcare suppliers for peer-to-peer learning, interactive education and high-level networking.
HealthTrust executives were prominently featured throughout the conference, contributing strategic insights across key healthcare sectors, including strategic sourcing, capital equipment, pharmaceuticals, supply chain transformation and purchased services.
Advancing Dialogue on the Future of Healthcare
Aashish Shah, M.D., J.D., Chief Medical Officer and Senior Vice President of HealthTrust, delivered a dynamic presentation exploring the major trends shaping hospitals and health systems. His presentation emphasized the importance of clinical alignment, data-driven decision-making and strategic partnerships in helping providers navigate today’s increasingly complex healthcare environment.
“Our industry is at an inflection point,” said Dr. Shah. “Hospitals and health systems need partners that are clinically grounded, operationally aligned and focused on delivering measurable value. HealthTrust’s model is built to support providers through complexity with innovation and discipline.”
Leadership Across Critical Supply Chain Functions
Additional HealthTrust executives participated in high-impact sessions, including:
- Joey Dickson, VP, Strategic Sourcing and Community Supplier Development, HealthTrust –Small Business Panel
- Trina Kaylor, VP, Supply Chain Transformation, HCA Healthcare – Pharmaceutical Panel
- Andy Motz, VP, Advisory Services, Valify and HealthTrust Performance Solutions – Purchased Serviced Panel
Together, these sessions highlighted innovative strategies designed to strengthen supply chain resiliency, expand supplier opportunities, optimize capital investments and drive sustainable performance improvement across care settings.
HealthTrust’s presence at FAH reinforced its commitment to serving as a clinically focused, highly aligned group purchasing partner helping hospitals and health systems improve performance while maintaining focus on patient care.
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