Business Wire·Nov 11, 2026, 4:00 PM ET

HAVI and Rush University System for Health Partner to Transform Healthcare Inventory Management

HAVI & Rush University System for Health announced a strategic partnership to redefine healthcare inventory management.
The 12-month initiative expands a successful orthopedic pilot to additional locations, service lines, & product categories across the Rush system.
The collaboration treats inventory as a strategic enterprise asset to unlock working capital, strengthen resiliency, & optimize financial performance.
Key operational tactics include advanced forecasting, inventory optimization, preference card management, benefits tracking, & cross-functional governance.
A Stock Analysis Value Recapture (SAVR) Committee will be established to provide executive oversight & data-driven accountability for inventory investments.
Leaders aim to align clinical, operational, supply chain, & financial stakeholders to maximize inventory value while supporting high-quality patient care.
The partnership seeks to create a scalable framework that could serve as a national model for health systems to improve liquidity & reinvest resources.