Trade Winds and Turbulence: Strengthening Healthcare’s Supply Chain While Navigating Tariff Policy Shifts

Session Summary

Evolving U.S. tariff policies are redefining how healthcare products are sourced, priced, and delivered. This session provides healthcare supply chain leaders and vendors with a high-level understanding of the latest tariff developments and their impact on procurement, budgeting, and product availability. Participants will explore strategies to strengthen resilience, enhance transparency, and align sourcing and pricing models with policy changes

Session Goals

1. Provide working knowledge of how tariffs affect the cost, procurement, and availability of healthcare supplies.
2. Build leader and vendor ability to anticipate and respond to trade-driven supply chain and budgeting challenges during supplier uncertainties and instability.
3. Explore strategies for strategic collaboration and policy advocacy to support sustainable sourcing and equitable access to care.

Core Discussion Topics

• Tariff Landscape 2025: 10% universal import tariffs; 245% on China-origin goods.
• Healthcare Impact: Rising costs, limited sourcing options, and potential shortages in devices and pharmaceuticals.
• Premier’s Response: Supplier transparency, GPO alternatives, financial modeling tools, and advocacy for reinvestment in domestic manufacturing.
• Action Framework: “Three Steps to Prepare for Tariffs” — supplier data, contract risk mapping, and GPO alignment.