June 9, 2025

Vizocare U.S. Market Intelligence Report - June 8, 2025

🏛️ Federal Budget & Procurement Environment

Trump Administration Budget Cuts Impact Healthcare Sector:

HHS discretionary funding slashed 26% in FY 2026 proposal, with CDC and NIH bearing significant cuts
Medicaid facing potential $600-880 billion reduction over 10 years through congressional budget reconciliation process
Current continuing resolution expires March 14, 2025 - extended funding requires 60 Senate votes amid political gridlock
Only HHS funding increase allocated for "Make America Healthy Again" initiatives ($500 million for nutrition/exercise programs)

DHS "Make PPE in America Act" Implementation:

Federal procurement prioritizing domestic PPE manufacturing with long-term contract requirements
Exception: Nitrile gloves remain difficult to source domestically due to lack of domestic NBR production and specialized testing requirements
Enhanced supplier diversity standards requiring increased spending on women/minority-owned businesses

Financial Pressure Driving Procurement Changes:

Hospital expenses grew 5.1% in 2024 vs. 2.9% inflation rate, with labor costs representing 56% of total expenses
82% of healthcare experts expect tariff-related expenses to raise hospital costs by 15%+ over next 6 months
Average age of hospital infrastructure rising 10%+ over two years as capital improvements delayed

Value-Based Procurement Adoption:

Shift from cost-centric to total cost of ownership (TCO) evaluation models
Increased collaboration between clinical teams and procurement departments for better patient outcomes
AI-powered procurement solutions growing for sourcing automation, supplier management, and contract negotiation
Group purchasing organizations (GPOs) leveraging data analytics for predictive supply chain management

State-Level IAQ Requirements Expanding:

41% of U.S. school districts need HVAC system updates in at least half their schools (GAO 2020 analysis)
IAQ funding allocated through ESSER III expiring September 2024, creating urgency for upgrades
California, New York, and Illinois implementing IAQ monitoring, filtration, and maintenance standards
ASHRAE Standard 241 recommended for infection control in school HVAC system design

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