Health Care Supplier Diversity Initiative
Fostering a culture that values differences and similarities equally.

Regional Impact Purchasing Collaborative
Communities Lifting Communities will support the development of a regional hospital diverse supplier strategy to advance equity and increase economic opportunity for diverse-owned businesses in the Hospital Association of Southern California region of Los Angeles County. We will assist hospitals in improving their procurement processes and practices to include diverse suppliers and reduce barriers diverse-owned businesses face in accessing hospital contracts.
Health Care Inclusive Supplier Network (HCIPN)
Communities Lifting Communities and the Hospital Association of Southern California have partnered with leading healthcare organizations, including Cedars-Sinai, Kaiser Permanente, UC Health, City of Hope, Children’s Hospital Los Angeles, Keck Medicine of USC, MemorialCare, and PIH Health, to develop the Health Care Inclusive Supplier Network (HCIPN).
The list is more than just a database; it’s a comprehensive, living resource designed to support hospitals in identifying contract-ready and experienced diverse suppliers. It is a powerful example of how we can come together to create real opportunities for diverse businesses, helping hospitals meet their procurement goals while expanding supplier diversity across the region.