We partner with health systems to find and capture hard-dollar savings through strategic sourcing, contract renegotiation, GPO optimization, value analysis, and purchased services — without slowing down your operations.
Talk to our supply chain teamSupply and purchased services typically represent ~35% of operating expenses
Most health systems leave 5–10% in savings on the table annually
Without proactive contract management, you're paying yesterday's prices for today's needs
Six areas where health systems consistently find savings — and where we consistently deliver them.
We run competitive sourcing events and renegotiate contracts to get you better pricing, better terms, and better vendors — across both clinical supplies and purchased services.
Most systems aren't getting everything their GPO membership offers. We find the compliance gaps, maximize price concessions, and capture the administrative share-back revenue you're leaving behind.
We build or improve your value analysis process so clinical and operational teams are aligned on product decisions — reducing variation and cost without compromising care.
Implants, pacemakers, orthopedics — these are high-cost and physician-driven. We engage physicians and leadership to standardize where it makes sense and negotiate where it doesn't.
From food services and linen to biomedical and IT — if you're paying for a service through a contract, we can likely find savings in it.
We help your supply chain department earn its seat at the table — with the structure, accountability, and analytics to function as a strategic partner to leadership, not just a purchasing department.
We start by understanding your spend, your contracts, your GPO relationship, and where the real opportunities are. No assumptions — data first.
We run sourcing events, renegotiate contracts, build or improve your value analysis process, and start capturing savings. Usually 3–5 initiatives at a time, cycling throughout the year.
The best results come from sustained engagement. We keep finding new opportunities, track savings against targets, and make sure what we've implemented actually sticks.
"We don't hand you a report and walk away. We stay in it with you — from identifying the opportunity all the way through implementation and sustainability."
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Derek leads Optum Advisory's Supply Chain practice, helping health systems across the country find and capture hard-dollar savings through strategic sourcing, contract renegotiation, GPO optimization, and value analysis. With over two decades of healthcare experience, he's led initiatives resulting in hundreds of millions in documented savings for hospital and health system partners.
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Get in touchMost clients see initial savings captured within the first few months of engagement. We prioritize quick wins early while building toward longer-term, recurring savings.
No. We work with systems of all sizes — from community hospitals to large multi-hospital networks. The approach is tailored to your scale and your priorities.
Typically purchase order data, accounts payable data, and your vendor/contract list for the past 12–24 months. We can work with what you have and guide you through the process.
GPOs provide access to contracts — but most health systems aren't fully leveraging them. We close those compliance gaps, find categories your GPO doesn't cover, and run competitive sourcing where the GPO contract isn't the best option.
Not at all. We work alongside your team as a strategic partner. Our job is to bring expertise and bandwidth your team may not have — not to take over what they're already doing well.