How aggregated procurement across surgical consumables, pharmaceuticals, and TPA negotiations yields 300–500 bps EBITDA expansion.
Independent eye hospitals often operate at a significant purchasing disadvantage compared to national corporate chains. Direct OEM contracting for phaco packs, viscoelastics, toric/multifocal IOLs, and ophthalmic drops instantly lowers COGS. Combined with structured cashless insurance desk workflows, platform hospitals see immediate cash flow enhancement.
Author: Ananya Deshmukh
Vision Bridge Eye Care Ventures Strategic Research Group