Concordance Healthcare Solutions strengthens connections, strategy and culture.
Courtesy of Concordance Healthcare Solutions
The Contribute 2025 event, hosted by Concordance Healthcare Solutions in Columbus, Ohio, gathered over 150 Concordance team members and more than 100 supplier partners and exhibitors for an impactful, intimate experience centered around resilience, innovation and laying the groundwork for a stronger future.
Held at the Hyatt Regency Downtown, the event offered a unique opportunity to deepen collaboration and reflect on what it means to work together in today’s healthcare landscape. From breakout sessions to supplier exhibits, the focus was on connection – trust, communication and shared purpose – emphasizing that relationships drive real results.
Legacy and leadership in the spotlight
A profoundly moving moment came with the dedication of the first-ever “Bill Black Memorial Award,” honoring the late Bill Black, former Director of Supplier Relations, who passed away in September 2024. His children, Adam and Jocelyn, accepted the award in his memory.
“Bill was greatly missed as we gathered together,” said CEO Lisa Hohman. “He played such a big role in the industry. His influence is still felt in the way our team and partners approach relationship-building. I have no doubt we’re making him proud.”
Innovation front and center
This year’s meeting also highlighted key strategic initiatives. Presentations from the leadership team – including Hohman, CFO Sean Spraley and CIO/COO Keith Price – focused on Concordance’s cultural foundation, the continued evolution of its go-to-market strategy and the drive toward execution excellence.
A standout session was the Surgence lunch panel, featuring representatives from Cleveland Clinic and Cook Medical, alongside Surgence leadership. Panelists shared how the platform – found at WeAreSurgence.com – is driving smarter supply chain decision-making and improving visibility across the healthcare supply chain. Their insights reinforced the real-world value Surgence brings to both providers and suppliers, sparking meaningful conversations around how unlocking visibility enables operational efficiencies, resiliency and value creation.
Inspiration, collaboration and forward momentum
The event also featured Sean Swarner as keynote speaker, whose extraordinary story of perseverance inspired attendees to push boundaries and lead with purpose. Insights from the MMCAP Infuse team added further depth to conversations around partnership and value.
Contribute 2025 wrapped with renewed energy, deeper alignment and a clear sense of purpose. As Hohman noted, “We strengthened our strategies – but more importantly, we strengthened our relationships. That’s how we succeed – together.”