By Tyson Zullo – Director of Operations, Mazree by SpendMend Hospitals and health systems often have surplus medical equipment sitting unused in storage, from retired imaging systems and surgical equipment to monitors, beds, and other high-value assets. When an asset...

By Hannah Geelhoed, Creative Marketing Specialist October is a meaningful month for SpendMend, and this year brought a milestone worth celebrating: our 10th year participating in the Bee Brave 5K. Thanks to the generosity of our employees, families, and friends,...

By Danielle Adamson, Senior VP, Strategic Accounts & Client Value, SpendMend October 4–10 is National Health Care Supply Chain Week, an opportunity to recognize the professionals whose work keeps healthcare organizations operating and prepared to care for their...

By Rob Proctor, Chief Commercial Officer, SpendMend One month ago, I joined SpendMend because I saw the potential to help healthcare organizations strengthen their financial performance. After spending my first several weeks with our employees and clients, I am even...

By Rob (Hoopi) Nahoopii, PharmD, MS, 340B ACESVP of Pharmacy Services | SpendMend In 1967, the original Batman television series reached its 100th episode with “The Unkindest Tut of All.” The TV Show, Friends called its milestone “The One Hundredth.” Seinfeld...

A 90-Day Perspective from SpendMend CEO Trey Cook Three months ago, I wrote about why I joined SpendMend and why I believed the company had reached an important moment in its history. After spending my first 90 days listening to clients, meeting with healthcare...

By Tyson Zullo - Director of Operations, Mazree by SpendMend Healthcare organizations are under increasing pressure to make every resource count. Tight capital budgets, growing operational demands, and sustainability goals have changed the way health systems think...

The Contracts That Supply Chain Never See May Be Costing Your Health System Millions By Erika Oweida, MHA, Director of Client Delivery & Engagement, SpendMend Some of the biggest opportunities to reduce purchased services costs aren't waiting to be uncovered in...

By Nick Gnadt, PharmD, 340B ACE, Director of Pharmacy Professional Services, SpendMend For more than 30 years, the 340B Drug Pricing Program has played a vital role in helping safety-net providers stretch scarce resources and continue serving the patients and...

By Alan Brander, RN BSN BSW MBA/HCM FACHE HCAP, SVP of Clinical Services Compliance hasn't become more complicated. It's become more visible. AI-driven compliance audits are changing how hospitals are identified for billing compliance, Medicare overpayment reporting,...

By David Hewitt, Senior VP of Sales Right now, every recovery vendor in healthcare is saying the same thing: AI-powered, machine learning, intelligent automation. Read five websites and you'll see the same promises five times. And here's the uncomfortable truth......

By Scott Skrzypczak, AVP - Operations and Procure-to-Pay, Northwell Health This spring, I had the opportunity to speak at the IDN Spring Conference in Orlando alongside Brandon Droz, Vice President of Supply Chain Services at SpendMend. Our session focused on...

By Trey Cook, Chief Executive Officer Earlier this month, SpendMend publicly announced my appointment as Chief Executive Officer. I have now been in the role for seven weeks, and I've spent much of that time doing exactly what I said I would do: listening. I've met...

By Leeann Mercado, Operations & Administrative Coordinator - Mazree How often do you stop and think about the number 50,000? It's big enough to feel significant but abstract enough that it's hard to picture. Here's one way to make it real: a single thriving...

By Michelle Gustafson, Director of Spend Optimization I'll admit it. When I was in high school, my friends and I spent a lot of time at the mall. And one of my guilty pleasures was browsing the racks at The Gap. I had it all. The jeans, the sweaters, the whole thing....

By David Hewitt, Senior VP of Sales Healthcare organizations entered 2026 facing a perfect storm of financial pressure. Persistent labor shortages, rising supply chain costs, reimbursement uncertainty, and growing regulatory demands continue to strain hospital margins...

By Tyson Zullo - Director of Operations, Mazree by SpendMend Healthcare organizations today are under constant pressure to do more with less. Budgets are tighter, operational demands are increasing, and sustainability expectations continue to grow. Yet one of the most...

By Alan Brander, RN BSN BSW MBA/HCM FACHE HCAP, SVP of Clinical Services The federal government has entered a new era of healthcare fraud enforcement. This era is defined not by reactive investigations triggered by whistleblowers, but by proactive, AI-driven...

By  Matt Parker, PharmD, MHA, 340B ACE — VP, Pharmacy Services, Trulla Why Procurement Needs a New Playbook In a recent webinar, we explored a reality that many health systems are experiencing every day: pharmacy procurement is becoming more complex, more critical,...

By Alan Brander, RN BSN BSW MBA/HCM FACHE HCAP, SVP of Clinical Services At SpendMend, we spend a lot of time helping hospitals improve compliance and visibility across the healthcare cost cycle. But sometimes, the biggest opportunities come from rethinking what we’ve...

By Teri (Harkins) Goodall, Vice President Strategic Accounts, SpendMend Healthcare organizations have never had more financial data available, yet many leaders still lack clear visibility into how money is actually flowing through their systems. Every invoice is...

By  Brandon Droz, Vice President of Supply Chain Services, SpendMend Recently, Strategic Marketplace Initiative (SMI) published the results of a member survey identifying the Top 3 Healthcare Supply Chain Priorities for 2026. The findings are practical, direct, and...

By  Brandon Droz, Vice President of Supply Chain Services, SpendMend Most healthcare leaders have a strong sense of where their money is going until the conversation turns to purchased services. At that point, confidence often gives way to uncertainty. Leaders know...

By  Stephanie Ziara, Regional Vice President, Trulla Every hospital wants to make smarter, more cost-effective decisions regarding pharmacy - but it is incredibly hard to keep up. Every day, new NDCs appear, contracts shift, shortages emerge, and prices change. Teams...

By Al Brander, RN BSN BSW MBA/HCM FACHE HCAP, SVP of Clinical Services A few months ago, a Med Device customer asked me a straightforward question. They were updating their Policy and Procedure for disposing of pacemakers and implantable cardiac defibrillators in...

By Jeff Streelman, Vice President of Information Security, SpendMend When I joined SpendMend, I was drawn to one simple but powerful idea: trust is earned through transparency. After three decades in information security and risk management, I’ve seen how financial...

By  David Hewitt, Senior Vice President Sales, SpendMend Becker’s Hospital Review recently published an article outlining seven trends that will shape hospital supply chains in the year ahead. It is a concise but powerful snapshot of the pressures building across the...

By Al Brander RN BSN BSW MBA/HCM FACHE HCAP, SVP of Clinical Services Inside Cath Labs, EP Labs, and Neuro ORs, generator replacements are routine. But the interpretation of device status indicators is anything but consistent. ERI (Elective Replacement Indicator)...

By Jason Augustyn, Senior Healthcare Consultant There’s an important question showing up in more board rooms and supply chain meetings… should we insource or outsource linen and laundry. It sounds tactical. It isn’t. The decision touches clinical teams (or patient...

By  Matt Parker, PharmD, MHA, 340B ACE — VP, Pharmacy Services, Trulla Healthcare leaders are under relentless pressure to do more with less—reduce drug spend, optimize staff time, and create consistency across sprawling systems. That’s why the CSC (Consolidated or...

By  Tony Thornton, Regional Vice President, SpendMend In large, complex IDNs, rebates are supposed to protect margin. Too often, they do the opposite. When rebate programs are tracked with spreadsheets, email threads, and siloed portals, dollars slip away, timing gets...

By  Scott Hale, Sales & Use Tax Manager, SpendMend Beginning October 1st, significant changes are coming regarding the way sales tax is applied in Washington State. These changes—driven by ESSB 5814—will affect a broad range of services and, in turn, all...

By  Curtis McEntire, SpendMend CPO; Mazree Founder At SpendMend, we’ve seen health systems across the country struggle with the same challenge: what to do with used medical equipment. It piles up in closets, clutters up storage rooms, and quietly depreciates—while...

By  Andrew Brandenburg, MBA, RVP Sales, SpendMend Hospitals and health systems are under unprecedented pressure to manage costs while maintaining quality of care. Leaders know they need to squeeze more value from every dollar spent, yet when they look at their spend...

By  Robert Nahoopii, PharmD, MS, ACE, Senior Vice President, SpendMend – Pharmacy Solutions Division This past week, I learned that the 340B Unscripted podcast crossed the 50,000-download milestone. That number may not sound huge in the world of mainstream media, but...

By Lisa Lohman, Unclaimed Funds Expert If I told you your health system might have millions of dollars sitting in state, local, and federal coffers right now, money you have already earned but have not received, would you believe me? Every year, hospitals and IDNs...

By  Tony Thornton, Regional Vice President Sales, SpendMend At SpendMend, we help health systems monitor, manage, and maximize their rebate programs by creating visibility into contracts, rebate terms, and program thresholds with Rebate Insight. From that visibility,...

By  Jake Thompson, PharmD, MS, 340B ACE, Vice President-Pharmacy Services Pharmacy procurement is increasingly complex with high drug volumes, fluctuating prices, multiple suppliers, and the pressure to maintain compliance, especially within the 340B program. Buyers...

By  Curtis McEntire, SpendMend CPO; Mazree Founder Earlier this month, we announced that SpendMend had acquired Mazree. From a cost-savings perspective, this partnership makes a lot of sense. SpendMend is known for uncovering financial waste in healthcare. Mazree is...

By Curtis McEntire, Chief Product Officer, SpendMend Earlier this week, Mazree officially became part of SpendMend. It’s a big moment, both a natural next step for Mazree and a meaningful leap forward for the health systems we serve. This move marks a major milestone...

By  David Hewitt, Regional Vice President of Sales There’s been a lot of confusion—and a fair amount of concern—around the new wave of tariffs introduced this year. The situation is evolving rapidly, and it’s clear that healthcare leaders can’t afford to tune it out....

By  Andrew Brandenburg, Regional VP of Sales Healthcare leaders often ask, “When is the right time to run a profit recovery audit?” The most common response is: “We’ll do it later, when things settle down.” But here’s the truth: That “right” time never comes. Health...

By  Brad Passell, VP, Strategic Accounts & Client Value I had only been at SpendMend for a couple of months when the world shut down. Like everyone in healthcare, I remember that moment. The rush. The fear. The scramble to keep operations moving with no margin for...

By Matt Parker, PharmD, MHA - VP of Trulla As Consolidated Service Centers (CSCs) have become one of the leading strategies for generating cost savings and operational efficiencies for health systems across the country, many pharmacy leaders are now in various stages...

By Jonas Langvad, VP of Product – Rebate Insight, SpendMend Every day, we’re working alongside our clients—listening, learning, and making key improvements to help them manage rebates more effectively. We know rebate programs can be complex, and missing deadlines or...

By  Jeff Streelman, VP of Information Security at SpendMend At SpendMend, we’ve always believed that protecting sensitive data is foundational—not optional. Healthcare organizations trust us to handle their most critical information across pharmacy, finance, supply...

By  David Hewitt, Regional VP of Sales Spring is the season for clearing out clutter, scrubbing away buildup, and making space for what matters—both at home and in your health system. It’s also the ideal time to clean out and optimize the overlooked areas in your...

By Michael Williams, Managing Director Purchased Services account for nearly half of a health system’s non-labor spend, making them one of the most significant cost drivers in healthcare. Yet, unlike medical supplies and pharmaceuticals—where purchasing is structured,...

By Jake Thompson, PharmD, MS, 340B ACE, Vice President-Pharmacy Services How often do you “stop to smell the roses?” Here at Trulla, we are not very good at that. We work tirelessly every day implementing the next location for our clients or the new enhancement...

By Al Brander RN BSN BSW MBA/HCM FACHE HCAP, SVP of Clinical Services   Understanding and managing explanted medical device warranty credits is a critical yet often overlooked aspect of hospital operations. When devices like pacemakers or neurostimulators fail,...

By Denise Bisogno, Business Development Manager As hospitals and health systems grow through mergers and acquisitions, managing supply chain costs becomes increasingly complex. Larger systems face unique challenges, especially when integrating newly acquired...

By  Al Brander, SVP of Clinical Services Tracking warranty credits for explanted medical devices is a critical process for compliance with the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) requirements. This entails identifying devices removed from patients,...

By Jonas Langvad, VP of Product – Rebate Insight, SpendMend Amid shrinking margins and mounting financial pressures, hospitals and health systems are striving to uncover new strategies to improve their economic performance. The post-pandemic era has exacerbated these...

By Denise Bisogno, Business Development Manager Here’s where we ended. Healthcare Financial Management reported in an article December 3rd -  There are slight marginal gains being seen and felt in the 4th quarter. Still operating margins in individual hospitals...

By : Kylee Ayar, Marketing Manager As we gather around tables this Thanksgiving, it’s a time to reflect on the blessings in our lives and express gratitude. At SpendMend, we’re especially thankful for the healthcare heroes who work tirelessly to improve the well-being...

By Denise Bisogno, Business Development Manager While talking with a VP of Supply Chain Operations of a leading healthcare organization today, I simply asked how their 2025 cost savings strategy was going regarding their Purchased Services space. The answer caught me...

By  Hannah Geelhoed, Creative Marketing Specialist & Community Outreach at SpendMend This year, I had the incredible opportunity to work alongside our clients in a way that goes beyond our usual projects and solutions. Together with over 25 major U.S. healthcare...

By Denise Bisogno, Business Development Manager How Does Your 2025 Cost Savings Plan Set You Up for Success? As we approach 2025, the healthcare industry is abuzz with talk of new technologies, AI, and non-traditional patient care models. While these innovations offer...

By  Hannah Geelhoed, Creative Marketing Specialist October is a special month for SpendMend. For the past 8 years, our team has proudly participated in the annual Bee Brave 5K, a community-organized event that raises funds and awareness for breast cancer research...

By Kevin Tierney, Pharmacy Client Manager When I joined SpendMend as a Pharmacy Client Manager in April 2024, I knew I was stepping into a company with a strong reputation for client success and a commitment to excellence. After more than 90 days on the job, I’m...

By Denise Bisogno, Business Development Manager In recent years, the role of the Healthcare CFO has expanded significantly, taking on new responsibilities and challenges. The need to fund and leverage new technologies, such as AI and automation-driven solutions, has...

By Paul Losiewicz, Asset Recovery Manager Asset Recovery, often called unclaimed property, involves reclaiming financial assets that have gone unclaimed by individuals or organizations. These assets can range from uncashed checks to forgotten stock dividends and...

By  Al Brander, SVP of Clinical Services Last week, I had the pleasure of attending SpendMend's annual company meeting in Grand Rapids, MI. It's always a joy to catch up with colleagues, share experiences, and forge deeper connections. These meetings are an invaluable...

By  Kylee Savage, Marketing Manager As the world gathers for the Olympics, the spirit of competition, excellence, and teamwork is on full display. At SpendMend, we channel that same spirit into our work with Integrated Delivery Networks (IDNs). Just like elite...

By Denise Bisogno, Business Development Manager You’re on the healthcare hot seat: How would you answer these questions (. . . and do you like your answers?) Do you have deep visibility into your annual spend data? How successful are your current analytics solutions...

By  Al Brander, VP of Clinical Services As a former Chief Nursing Officer at Spectrum Health, I've seen firsthand how crucial it is for Integrated Delivery Networks (IDNs) to manage their finances effectively. One major issue that often gets overlooked is handling...

By  Teri Harkins, Vice President Strategic Accounts In the healthcare industry, "dark data" refers to data that becomes difficult to access or interpret, limiting insights for decision-making and strategy.  This can include data from electronic health records, vendor...

By  Jeremy Toth, CIO, SpendMend Last month, we announced that we’ve achieved HITRUST Implemented, 1-year (i1) Certification to Manage Data Protection and Mitigate Cybersecurity Threats. Certification demonstrates that several SpendMend assets are leveraging a set of...

By  David Hewitt, RVP of Sales As of seven years ago, SpendMend had 64 clients and nearly every one of them (over 90%) were doing a traditional profit recovery audit. Meaning, we were performing a review on our client’s historical AP data. Typically, we would go back...

By  Al Brander, VP of Clinical Services Hospitals and health systems face numerous financial challenges, but one often overlooked area for potential savings lies in managing explanted medical device warranty credits. SpendMend's Explanted Medical Device Warranty...

By  Tom Flynn, VP of Marketing Last week, the SpendMend Sales, Marketing, and Account Management teams traveled to Chicago for a three-day Sales Summit. It was a week filled with awards, training, team-building, and strategic planning, setting the tone for an exciting...

By  David Hewitt, Senior VP of Sales As a hospital administrator, you know firsthand the importance of managing your organization's finances effectively. One area where you can make a significant impact is in the accounts payable process, where even small errors or...

By  Jeremy Toth, CTO As a trusted partner of top healthcare systems across the US, SpendMend understands the critical importance of data security in the healthcare industry. Earlier this month, we announced that we have completed HITRUST certification, the gold...