Premier, Inc. Welcomes Oklahoma Hospital Association as New Strategic Partner to Strengthen Healthcare Resilience Statewide

Charlotte, NC - February 25, 2026 - Premier, Inc., a leading technology-enabled healthcare improvement company, today announced that the Oklahoma Hospital Association (OHA) has joined its growing network of healthcare partners dedicated to advancing operational efficiency, financial sustainability and access to high-quality care.

The addition of OHA, representing more than 135 hospitals and health systems across Oklahoma, 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.

Together, Premier and OHA will focus on supporting Oklahoma's acute healthcare providers - particularly those serving rural and underserved communities - in addressing financial strain, workforce shortages and the transition to managed Medicaid and value-based care models.

"Premier is proud to partner with OHA to drive meaningful, lasting improvements for Oklahoma's hospitals," said Bruce Radcliff, President of Supply Chain Services at Premier. "Together, we're advancing data-driven strategies that help hospitals navigate economic headwinds, stabilize operations and enhance care delivery for the communities they serve."

The partnership will focus on four key areas:

• Access and rural health: Stabilize hospitals at risk of closure and expand care in underserved areas through targeted support and technology.
• Financial optimization: Help 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.
• Supply chain integration: Connect leaders statewide to share best practices and deploy clinically integrated supply chain tools that align purchasing and shared governance with outcomes.
• Quality improvement: Elevate care standards and public ratings by reducing care variation and improving quality performance.

"This is more than a partnership - it's a commitment to Oklahoma's healthcare future," said Rich Rasmussen, President of OHA. "By leveraging Premier's scale and expertise, we're creating a clinically integrated supply chain to support the association's transformation efforts."

About Premier, Inc.

Premier, Inc. is a leading technology-driven healthcare improvement company. Playing a critical role in the rapidly evolving healthcare industry, Premier unites providers, suppliers and payers to make healthcare better with national scale, smarter with actionable intelligence and faster with novel technologies. Headquartered in Charlotte, N.C., Premier offers integrated data and analytics, collaboratives, supply chain solutions, advisory services and other solutions in service of our mission to improve the health of communities. Please visit Premier's news site at www.premierinc.com; as well as X, Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube, Instagram and Premier's blog for more information about the Company.

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