Becker's Healthcare November 11, 2025
From higher material costs to new tariffs, ASCs could face a new wave of supply chain pressures in 2026.
Here are seven key things to know:
1. Medical supply chain costs are projected to rise 2.41% in 2026, up from the 2.3% forecast in January, Vizient’s Summer 2025 Spend Management Outlook found. The increase will be driven largely by higher costs for IT services, capital equipment and surgical supplies.
2. Pharmaceutical prices are also expected to climb 3.35%, fueled by the growth of high-cost therapies such as GLP-1 drugs and CAR-T treatments. Indirect costs, particularly IT, are expected to jump 5.5%.
3. Adding to financial strain, a recent audit by HHS’ Office of Inspector General found $22.7...
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