Blair Childs

Blair Childs brings more than four decades of experience shaping healthcare policy, strategy, and innovation at the national level. He has played a central role in many of the most consequential healthcare initiatives impacting hospitals, health systems, payers, manufacturers, and suppliers, with a career defined by translating complex policy environments into actionable strategy.

Most recently, Childs served on the executive leadership team at Premier, Inc., where he helped guide enterprise strategy and policy engagement. His career also includes senior leadership roles within national trade and advocacy associations, private enterprises, and Aetna. In addition, he founded Childs and Associates, LLC, advising organizations on healthcare policy, regulatory strategy, and market dynamics.

Throughout his career, Childs has pioneered the translation of complex policy developments into practical, forward-looking insight. His work has helped organizations anticipate regulatory change, understand emerging trends, and navigate Washington’s evolving healthcare landscape with clarity and confidence.

Childs has led or influenced numerous landmark public policy efforts, including the establishment of value-based purchasing within Medicare as part of the Affordable Care Act; enactment of the Medicare Advantage program; national initiatives to advance interoperability in electronic medical record systems; and the creation of FDA user fee and accelerated reimbursement pathways for breakthrough technologies. During the COVID-19 pandemic, he organized a cross-industry coalition of manufacturers, GPOs, and distributors that worked with the federal government to address critical supply chain disruptions. Additional efforts include leading the national tort reform movement that achieved reform in 41 states and directing a nationwide education campaign on the Clinton-era healthcare reform proposal.

In his role at Alliant Purchasing, Childs focuses on innovation and long-term strategy, advising on healthcare policy, regulatory trends, and market dynamics that directly affect providers and suppliers. His work supports Alliant’s strategic growth initiatives, partner strategy, and thought leadership—helping members better understand how policy-driven change impacts operations, margins, and future opportunities.

A sought-after speaker and commentator, Childs frequently presents at national conferences and industry forums and has been widely quoted across major media outlets, including ABC, PBS, NBC, Politico, and Axios.