In today’s healthcare environment, cost pressures, supply-chain volatility and rising expectations for patient care are reshaping how hospitals and their partners operate. A recent TRSA Podcast conversation featuring Stephanie Gregg of Vizient and Liz Remillong of CORE Linen Services explored how group purchasing organizations (GPOs) and linen, uniform and facility services providers are adapting—and why their evolving relationship is critical to healthcare delivery.

What emerged from the discussion was a shared theme: success no longer hinges on price alone. Instead, it depends on partnership, transparency and a deeper understanding of value across the supply chain.

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