McKesson Wins Vizient’s 2026 Distribution Excellence Award

Vizient's 2026 Distribution Excellence Award honors suppliers that consistently deliver exceptional service and value to Vizient member health systems.

By McKesson Health Systems Editorial Team

Date

September 29, 2026

Read Time

2 minutes

In September 2026, Vizient presented McKesson with the 2026 Distribution Excellence Award at the Vizient Connections Summit in Las Vegas. The award recognizes suppliers that demonstrate superior service, support, reliability, ethics, and integrity in collaboration with Vizient.¹

Group of McKesson employees on stage accepting the Vizient Distribution Excellence Award, standing before a large winner display.

Vizient, a member-owned healthcare performance improvement company, works with thousands of not-for-profit health systems and affiliates. Through its network, Vizient connects healthcare leaders with data, insights, and supplier relationships designed to drive value across the enterprise.

These suppliers provide comprehensive contract access across product and service lines and proactively engage the broader Vizient enterprise. They are committed to value creation and improving total cost of care, including supporting acute and non-acute care settings through expanded access, innovative solutions and measurable client value.^¹

For McKesson, the recognition reflects years of building a strategic, enterprise-wide relationship with Vizient and its member organizations at a time when health systems increasingly rely on collaborative partnerships to navigate complexity across pharmacy, supply chain, and clinical operations.

Ali Cobb, Vice President of Health Systems National Accounts for McKesson Health Systems, has been central to strengthening collaboration and identifying new ways to support member needs.

The strongest partnerships are built when both organizations share a commitment to helping health systems achieve more. This recognition reflects the shared innovation and focus that both Vizient and McKesson have invested in over the years, and it inspires us to continue finding new ways to support member health systems.

As workforce pressures, financial constraints, and supply chain challenges continue to shape healthcare, strong strategic partnerships remain critical to helping health systems build resilience and advance patient health. This award reflects a shared commitment by Vizient and McKesson to help health systems meet today's demands while preparing for what's next, together.

Sources:

1: https://www.vizient.com/newsroom/news-releases/vizient-recognizes-suppliers-for-service-excellence

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