When the Secure Mask Supply Association asked Premier, Inc. to weigh in on the conversation about a more secure mask supply, COO Michael J. Alkire responded with this statement via email:
From weather-related disasters to infectious disease outbreaks, we believe having domestic and diversified manufacturing of supplies is critical to ensuring our national security by preventing shortages and/or shipping challenges in an emergency.
As a leading national healthcare solutions organization, Premier, Inc. collaborates with healthcare organizations to improve supply chain management, decrease healthcare costs, integrate data and improve the health of communities.