Breakthroughs: A Premier Inc. Conference Experience

It’s hard to believe #Breakthroughs24 has come and gone, but we are reliving the energy this #flashbackfriday! Looking forward to another year at the Gaylord in National Harbor, MD, for #Breakthroughs25. Tag a colleague who you’re looking forward to seeing next Breakthroughs in the comments below!

This evening’s closing General Session featured a conversation with Award-Winning Journalist, New York Times Best-Selling Author and Cofounder of Stand Up To Cancer, Katie Couric, hosted by Premier Inc.'s Chief Marketing Officer, Kaycee Kalpin. A key takeaway from the session: "We can move science forward faster and reach many more people if we work together." - Katie Couric This discussion truly embodied the spirit of Breakthroughs. We must unite and harness our collective power to innovate and transform this industry - to break down barriers that make care access inequitable, to continually raise the bar for safety, to be patient advocates for our closest family members all the way to Capitol Hill... to fight disinformation and champion prevention. This inspiring and educational session is available on demand here: https://lnkd.in/dHUuvFaY

Join us in congratulating CourageLIVES, winner of this year’s Cares Award. Each year during Breakthroughs, Premier Inc. recognizes the exemplary efforts of a community organization dedicated to helping the medically underserved with the Premier Cares Award and a $100,000 cash prize.

The trade show floor is buzzing with energy at #Breakthroughs24! Head over to the Premier Inc. Village to meet with our experts and demo solutions to power your healthcare system forward.

We are excited to announce that Pfizer is the winner of the Premier Inc. Trailblazer Award in the life sciences category. This award honors a life sciences company (pharmaceutical, biotechnology, diagnostic and/or medical device) that uses innovative and scalable methods and technology to accelerate clinical evidence into real-world practice.

We're closing out day two of #Breakthroughs24 strong with a General Session featuring Deepak Chopra MD (official), Dr. Geeta Nayyar, MD, MBA and Scott Gottlieb! They shared their unique perspectives on the state of the industry, how we can implement new technologies without losing the human-centric essence of healthcare, how to best combat the spread of misinformation and disinformation online and how we can practice mindfulness to improve health and wellness. You can watch the full recording of the session here: https://lnkd.in/es5V-MxJ

Day one of the #Breakthroughs24 trade show floor is wrapping up! We'll be back again tomorrow in Prince George's Exhibit Hall between 11:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. Make sure to drop by and: ??Walk around the trade show floor for a chance to meet with hundreds of suppliers that ready to share about their products and solutions. ??? Stop by the Premier Village to learn more about our solutions, chat with our team and grab a snack. ??? Join several of our exhibitors at the Supplier Hot Topic stage, behind the Premier Village, to hear about their latest innovations, thought leadership and more. See session timing on page 54 of your conference guide.

Join several of our exhibitors at the Hot Topic Stage on the trade show floor, behind Premier Inc. Village today from noon to 2 p.m., to hear about their latest innovations, thought leadership and more. These 10-12 minute interviews will be held during trade show hours, making it easy to pop in and hear about what’s new in the industry!

We're excited to share that Fresenius Kabi has just been awarded a 2024 Premier Inc. Trailblazer Award in the GPO live at #Breakthroughs24. Congratulations to the team!

In the first General Session of #Breakthroughs24, Michael J. Alkire, President and CEO of Premier Inc., opened with a keynote address, acknowledging several of our members for their dedication to healthcare, followed by an Executive Exchange with Dan Peres, President of Modern Healthcare. They discussed the state of the industry and the importance of uniting on the path forward as well as the importance of holding healthcare accountable to a standard of zero defects. This session was an inspirational open to what is sure to be an incredible week – we are honored to be gathered and united with you this year at Breakthroughs.