Dan Hurry

Dan Hurry

President, Advantus Health Partners

Leading with Purpose: Meet Dan

Dan Hurry is a results-driven health care supply chain management leader committed to transforming the industry with innovative and patient-focused strategies. As President of Advantus Health Partners, he guides the organization’s strategic vision, growth and operational leadership, ensuring that supply chain functions drive efficiency and improve care delivery.

In addition to his role at Advantus, Dan serves as Chief Supply Chain Officer for Bon Secours Mercy Health, one of the largest nonprofit health systems in the U.S. He oversees supply chain operations across 50 hospitals in seven states and Ireland, leading initiatives that enhance cost savings, service quality and overall system performance. Before the 2018 Bon Secours Mercy Health merger, he played a crucial role in integrating supply chain operations and has since driven procurement models to support sustainable growth and efficiency.

With over 25 years of experience, Dan has successfully led large-scale transformation efforts in supply chain operations, focusing on strategic sourcing, supplier partnerships and cost-saving initiatives. His leadership philosophy ensures supply chain decisions align with patient-centered care and operational excellence.

Dan’s career spans leadership roles at Tenet Healthcare and Baptist Health System, where he led large-scale supply chain transformations, advancing procurement models, logistics strategies and bundled payment frameworks. His early career in manufacturing, product development and retail industries equipped him with deep expertise in procurement, distribution and supplier partnerships — experience he now applies to health care to create results-driven supply chain solutions.

Vision & Passion

“My personal experience with cancer and my health care journey years ago led me to shift my career path and ultimately understand the purpose God had for my life. My calling is to elevate the health care supply chain industry, drive better performance, and ensure we are patient-centered and efficiency-driven. We must be relentless in improving the full continuum of care.”

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Education & Training

  • Master of Business Administration — University of Texas, San Antonio
  • Bachelor of Business Administration — State University of New York at Fredonia

Career Achievements

  • Led the integration of supply chain operations during the Bon Secours Mercy Health merger, exceeding synergy targets within the first year.
  • Developed a distinct supply chain model emphasizing a narrow supplier base with best-in-class pricing, delivering value to both customers and suppliers.
  • Spearheaded strategic sourcing and supplier partnerships to enhance cost efficiency while maintaining high-quality patient care.
  • Played a key role in advancing procurement models that drive sustainability and financial growth within Bon Secours Mercy Health.