‍FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE. ANDOVER, MA — 09/29/2026 — After more than 40 years of serving healthcare organizations across the country,Yankee Alliance announced its planned wind-down as the organization transitions its members and services to new strategic partnerships.

Founded in 1984, Yankee Alliance was established with a simple but powerful mission: to help healthcare providers reduce costs, improve operational efficiency, and strengthen the delivery of patient care through the power of collaboration. Over the decades, that mission has guided every partnership, contract, and member service the organization has delivered.

Throughout its history, Yankee Alliance has grown into a trusted partner for hospitals, health systems, continuum of care providers, and suppliers, helping members navigate an increasingly complex healthcare landscape while delivering meaningful financial and operational value.

Together with its members, suppliers, employees, and strategic partners, Yankee Alliance has generated more than $1.1B in implemented savings for its membership over the years—allowing healthcare organizations to reinvest valuable resources where they matter most: patient care.

“Yankee Alliance has had the privilege of serving the healthcare community for more than four decades, and we are incredibly proud of the value we have created together with our members,suppliers, employees, and strategic partners. While the decision to wind down our operations represents the conclusion of an important chapter, it also reflects our commitment to ensuring a thoughtful and well-managed transition for those we serve. We are deeply grateful for the trust our members and partners have placed in Yankee Alliance and for the extraordinary contributions of our employees. The relationships, collaboration, and impact built over more than 40 years will remain an important part of Yankee Alliance’s enduring legacy”, said Larry Kaufman, President & CEO.

The decision to wind down follows the Board of Directors' approval of a strategic transition plan designed to ensure continuity of services while providing members with access to new partnerships beginning January 1, 2027. The organization will work closely with members, suppliers,and stakeholders throughout the transition to provide clear communication and support every step of the way.

Yankee Alliance's legacy extends far beyond contracts and cost savings. For decades, the organization has fostered collaboration among healthcare leaders, connected members with innovative supplier partners,provided networking opportunities, and remained committed to helping providers meet the evolving needs of their communities.

None of that would have been possible without the unwavering support of Yankee Alliance's members, suppliers, employees, Board of Directors,and countless industry partners.

As the organization prepares to conclude operations, Yankee Alliance does so with profound gratitude—for the trust placed in it, the relationships built over the years, and the opportunity to have served the healthcare community with integrity, innovation, and purpose.

While this chapter is ending, the impact of Yankee Alliance will continue to be reflected in the organizations it served, the partnerships it strengthened, and the lives ultimately touched through better, more efficient healthcare.

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For questions or more information, contact:

Matt Murphy
mmurphy@yankeealliance.com
Vice President, Strategic Member Growth

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