Case Study
Deploying Coupa to Expand Quality Care While Reducing Costs
Acquis helped healthcare technology company Honor standardize and scale operational processes through Coupa's procure-to-pay and expense management solutions.
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Acquis + Coupa
Leading Coupa implementation partners in healthcare
Proven Coupa expertise designed specifically for clinical environments, regulatory compliance, and rapid value delivery.
Healthcare procurement is unlike any other industry
1.
Regulatory complexity
HIPAA compliance, Joint Commission standards, FDA requirements, and state-specific regulations create procurement constraints that demand healthcare-specific implementation — not workarounds.
2.
Clinical stakeholder dynamics
Physicians, nurses, and clinical staff have unique workflow requirements and change management needs. Standard corporate training programs don't work in clinical environments where workflows are built around patient care.
3.
Supply chain criticality
Medical supplies, pharmaceuticals, and equipment procurement directly impacts patient safety and care. Downtime or delays aren't just inconvenient — they're unacceptable. We’ve got visibility into availability, and alternative sourcing on hand
4.
Multi-entity complexity
Whether you're managing multiple facilities, GPO relationships, or post-acquisition integration, healthcare procurement demands systems that can handle operational diversity while maintaining compliance and control.
5.
Cost pressure without compromise
Healthcare organizations must reduce costs while maintaining — or improving — quality of care. Your procurement transformation needs to deliver both.
Our healthcare expertise
Acquis doesn't just implement Coupa — we deliver healthcare-specific procurement transformation designed for your industry's unique requirements.
Healthcare-experience implementation teams
Our Coupa-certified team members bring extensive health system experience and understand the unique challenges healthcare organizations face. We speak your language — from charge capture to clinical supplies — and deliver solutions that work in real healthcare environments.
Purpose-built healthcare accelerators
We've built pre-configured templates specifically for healthcare to accelerate your implementation. These include content groups organized around medical/surgical supplies, pharmaceuticals, capital equipment, dietary, facilities, and IT — the way healthcare organizations actually operate. Our GPO relationship templates streamline supplier onboarding, while approval workflows are designed to support both clinical and administrative hierarchies. Most importantly, compliance frameworks for HIPAA, Joint Commission, and FDA requirements are embedded throughout, ensuring regulatory adherence from day one.
Clinical adoption programs
Healthcare environments require specialized change management approaches. We design role-based training programs tailored to physicians, nurses, clinical staff, buyers, and AP teams — recognizing that each group has different needs and workflows. Our approach integrates procurement into existing care delivery processes rather than disrupting them, while physician champion programs build internal advocates who drive broader stakeholder engagement. We also design onboarding guides catered to busy clinical teams.
Clinical system integration
Your Coupa implementation connects seamlessly with your existing healthcare technology stack. We integrate with Epic, Cerner, Meditech, and materials management systems, as well as legacy ERP platforms and healthcare-specific financial systems. Our proprietary AcquisLink® connector enables this real-time data flow without requiring expensive custom development work.
Faster time-to-value
Our healthcare-specific accelerators reduce implementation time significantly. Where generic implementations can take 9-12 months, our purpose-built approach can deliver results in 6 months or less — getting you to cost savings and operational improvements sooner, maximizing your return on investment from the start.
Flexible engagement models
We adapt our engagement approach to match your organization's needs and capabilities. Our full implementation services provide complete end-to-end deployment when you need comprehensive support, while our Managed Services offer ongoing procurement expertise and platform optimization for organizations that want continuous partnership. We also provide continuous optimization programs that focus on maximizing ROI as your organization evolves, and hybrid models that combine your internal teams with targeted Acquis expertise where you need it most.
Acquis was supportive through all the challenges in how to meet the needs of the business....And they did a great job of keeping us on our target timeline and on budget.
VP of Finance, EyeCare Partners
One year after implementation, we saved close to $400,000 just due to the review process,. There was no impact on our operations – we just found a way to cut out what wasn't necessary."
Director of Accounting, Honor Technology
Acquis understood that our doctors needed both autonomy and insight. The solution they designed gives our practices the freedom to make their own purchasing decisions while providing the data and tools to make those decisions more strategically.
VP of Technology & Systems, Corus Orthodontists
I have a great relationship with Acquis. The Acquis team understands my thinking and makes the staff feel very comfortable. They were willing to do the research necessary for us to make key implementation decisions.
Senior Vice President of Financial Reporting and Reimbursement, Sun River Health
Why healthcare organizations choose Acquis
Industry expertise that goes beyond implementation
Our certified team has extensive experience working with health systems and have managed clinical supply chains, navigated regulatory audits, and balanced cost reduction with quality care delivery. We understand that successful healthcare procurement transformation requires more than technical expertise.
Proven across healthcare segments
From FQHCs to multi-state health systems, orthodontic networks to senior living facilities, we've delivered successful implementations across the healthcare spectrum. Whatever your segment, we've solved similar challenges before.
Compliance first approach
Regulatory requirements aren't afterthought — they're embedded in every implementation. Your procurement processes maintain HIPAA compliance, meet Joint Commission audit standards, and incorporate FDA tracking requirements from day one.
Partnership beyond go-live
Your success doesn't end at implementation. We remain your partner throughout your Coupa journey with quarterly business reviews, managed services options, and continuous optimization programs that adapt as your organization evolves.
Industry expertise that goes beyond implementation
Our certified team has extensive experience working with health systems and have managed clinical supply chains, navigated regulatory audits, and balanced cost reduction with quality care delivery. We understand that successful healthcare procurement transformation requires more than technical expertise.
Proven across healthcare segments
From FQHCs to multi-state health systems, orthodontic networks to senior living facilities, we've delivered successful implementations across the healthcare spectrum. Whatever your segment, we've solved similar challenges before.
Compliance first approach
Regulatory requirements aren't afterthought — they're embedded in every implementation. Your procurement processes maintain HIPAA compliance, meet Joint Commission audit standards, and incorporate FDA tracking requirements from day one.
Partnership beyond go-live
Your success doesn't end at implementation. We remain your partner throughout your Coupa journey with quarterly business reviews, managed services options, and continuous optimization programs that adapt as your organization evolves.
Multiply margins. Multiply clinics.
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