About IHES
Built on Relationships. Driven by Trust.
For over two decades, IHES has brought together the most influential leaders in healthcare for the conversations that shape what’s next.
Our Story
From 10 CEOs in a Room to Healthcare’s Premier Executive Network
Founded in 2003 by Hays and Peggy Waldrop, the Institute of Healthcare Executives and Suppliers (IHES) began with a simple but powerful idea: put 10 health system CEOs and 5 innovative suppliers in a private room together without the noise of a trade show.
Today, that inaugural meeting has grown into healthcare’s premier executive network. Over the last two decades, IHES has expanded into three dedicated divisions—C-Suite, Supply Chain, and Pharmacy—hosting more than 75 exclusive meetings and facilitating over 1,500 private Company Panels for 6,500+ attendees.
75+
Meetings Hosted
1,500+
Panels Facilitated
6,500+
Executive and Supplier Attendees
2003
Year Founded
Our Mission
Fostering Genuine Collaboration and Innovation
At its core, IHES is built for candid dialogue and meaningful collaboration. Our structured, invitation-only environment brings healthcare providers and innovative companies together to exchange insight, improve operations, reduce costs, and ultimately support better care.
The Foundation of Trust
Uncompromising Integrity Is Our Baseline
Because our network operates at the highest levels of healthcare leadership, integrity is non-negotiable. IHES is guided by strict operating principles and a robust antitrust policy to ensure every interaction is ethical, professional, and secure. By protecting this non-sales environment, we keep the focus where it belongs: on honest conversations that lead to better decisions.
Our Councils
Three Councils. One Mission.
C-Suite Leadership
A private forum for hospital CEOs, CFOs, COOs, and other senior health system leaders to engage with innovative companies through candid conversation and strategic insight.
Explore IHES→Supply Chain Leadership
A focused forum for chief supply chain officers and senior supply chain leaders to engage with companies helping health systems improve efficiency, resilience, and cost performance.
Explore CSCE→Pharmacy Leadership
A trusted network for chief pharmacy officers, VPs of Pharmacy, and senior pharmacy leaders to benchmark strategies and explore the technologies and solutions shaping medication management.
Explore CPES→Ready to Be in the Right Room?
Whether you're a health system executive or an innovative company, IHES brings the right people together for more meaningful conversations.
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