The New Standard in Healthcare Food Service: Optimizing Cost, Quality and Flexibility through Strategic Partnerships

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Conference Proceeding

Publication Date

8-22-2026

Abstract

Health systems face constant pressure to reduce costs while maintaining quality, flexibility, and positive patient outcomes. This session provides actionable strategies to achieve measurable savings and operational improvements without compromising care standards. Attendees will learn how to implement cost-plus pricing models that deliver predictable budgets, leverage manufacturer programs for immediate savings, and apply performance indicators to ensure reliable deliveries and product availability, critical for uninterrupted patient nutrition services. We will also explore practical approaches to balancing standardization with local sourcing, enabling health systems to consolidate order guides while still accommodating fresh, high-quality products that support patient satisfaction and clinical nutrition goals. These strategies empower supply chain leaders to optimize spend, improve financial performance, and enhance the overall dining experience for patients and residents. Applicable to healthcare and senior dining segments, this session offers a roadmap for operational success that prioritizes transparency, quality, and long-term sustainability, all while contributing to better patient outcomes.

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Together Toward Tomorrow, Atlanta, GA, August 20-22, 2026. 

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