Cato Information

We are Cato Supply Inc, the first healthcare procurement platform purpose-built for off-contract purchasing. Headquartered in Dallas, TX, Cato helps health systems overcome supply disruptions, including shortages, allocation constraints, tariff volatility, and product recalls, by serving as a trusted sourcing and fulfillment partner when they need to source off-contract. Born out of the need for reliable access to essential medical supplies during disruptions, Cato complements existing GPO relationships by expanding supply optionality and strengthening resilience across hospital supply chains. When traditional supply channels fail, we step in as a direct extension of hospital procurement teams. Leveraging a proprietary specialty supplier network, we source hard-to-find, backordered, allocated, or functionally equivalent items from the open market, eliminating procurement bottlenecks so health systems can maintain uninterrupted patient care. We have developed proprietary technology that health systems can tap into on demand, including: Product Search | Find Hard-to-Source Items: Instantly request quotes for essential, hard-to-find, backordered, recalled, or allocated items through Cato’s Disruptions Support engine. Risk Radar | Track Market Volatility: An early-warning sensor that delivers proactive alerts on tightening supply conditions before they impact your operations. Today, Cato supports 34 leading health systems across all 50 states, with direct access to more than 113,000 SKUs, 650+ brands, and 110+ domestic suppliers. With us, clinical operations never stall, and patient safety always comes first. Learn more at www.catosupply.com