AllyGPO Wins Stevie Award for Technology Excellence in Pharmaceuticals and Biotechnology

AllyIQ^® recognized for AI-powered innovation that improves drug management and strengthens the economics of community oncology and retina practices to remain independent   

FRISCO, Texas, Sept. 29, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- AllyGPO^®, a leading innovator and next-generation specialty drug group purchasing organization (GPO), today announced it has won a Silver Stevie^® Award for Technical Innovation of the Year in Healthcare Technology for the Pharmaceuticals & Biotechnology sector of the 2026 Stevie Awards for Technology Excellence.

The third-annual Stevie Awards for Technology Excellence celebrate the remarkable accomplishments of individuals, teams, and organizations shaping the future of technology across all industry sectors. More than 700 nominations from organizations of all sizes across 37 nations and territories were submitted this year, and more than 180 professionals worldwide participated in the judging process to select this year's honorees.

AllyGPO won for AllyIQ^®, an AI-enabled practice intelligence platform for comprehensive drug contracting, intelligent inventory management, and predictive analytics. For specialty practices in community oncology or retina care, life-saving and life-changing drugs are among the largest practice expenses under a "buy-and-bill" model, where the practice purchases the drug before treating the patient, then bills the insurer and waits to be reimbursed. AllyIQ comprises 12 million+ lines of code, numerous AI and machine learning algorithms, and manages data for over 4 million patients. Designed specifically for independent specialty practices, it provides financial, clinical, and operational leaders with real-time visibility into their drug purchasing and management processes to drive better business outcomes. 

"We are tremendously proud of this recognition by the Stevie Awards," said Brian Ansay, CEO of AllyGPO. "For independent oncology and retina practices, greater control over drug costs, inventory, and rebate payments can make a meaningful difference in their ability to remain independent. AllyIQ gives these practices the financial visibility and operational support they need to strengthen their businesses and continue delivering care in their communities."

Helping Practices Remain Independent
Consolidation across U.S. healthcare is bringing independent physician practices under the ownership of health systems and other large corporations, including pharmaceutical distributors. These arrangements can shift decisions about care delivery from individual physicians to corporate policies, limiting clinical autonomy and patients' choice of where they receive care. For independent oncology and retina practices, maintaining financial stability helps preserve physician-led decision-making and access to community-based care.

AllyIQ combines computer vision, machine learning, and agentic AI technologies to help practices automate drug purchasing and inventory management, optimize contract and rebate performance, and identify and resolve operational issues. The platform brings greater transparency, precision, and speed to complex buy-and-bill workflows, delivering measurable improvements, including a 75% reduction in drug ordering time, 99% drug audit accuracy, 35-day faster rebate payments, and a 10% reduction in inventory days on hand. These capabilities help independent practices protect their margins and sustain access to community-based specialty care.

View the complete list of 2026 Stevie Awards winners and the list of the Healthcare Technology category winners.

Earlier this month, AllyGPO was ranked No. 40 on Fast Company's 2026 Best Workplaces for Innovators list, recognizing companies that foster cultures where innovation can thrive. Read AllyGPO's recent announcement for more on this recognition.

About AllyGPO
AllyGPO^® is a leading innovator and next-generation specialty group purchasing organization (GPO) equipping independent, community-based practices with advanced, technology-driven solutions and proprietary tools to navigate the complex specialty drug market. By combining comprehensive drug contracting services with intelligent inventory management, predictive analytics, and hands-on operational support, AllyGPO delivers actionable insights and operational workflow solutions that enhance practice sustainability and performance.

Headquartered in Frisco, Texas, AllyGPO partners with community-based specialty practices and pharmaceutical manufacturers across the U.S. Learn more at www.AllyGPO.com.

About the Stevie Awards
The Stevie^® Awards, widely recognized as the world's premier business awards, are nicknamed the Stevies, derived from the Greek word stephanos, meaning "crowned." The Stevie Awards are conferred through nine programs: the Asia-Pacific Stevie Awards, the German Stevie Awards, the Middle East & North Africa Stevie Awards, The American Business Awards^®, The International Business Awards^®, the Stevie Awards for Great Employers, the Stevie Awards for Women in Business, the Stevie Awards for Technology Excellence, and the Stevie Awards for Sales & Customer Service.

The Stevie Awards receive more than 12,000 nominations each year from organizations in more than 70 nations. Honoring organizations of all types and sizes and the people behind them, the Stevies recognize outstanding performances in the workplace worldwide. Learn more about the Stevie Awards at https://www.StevieAwards.com.

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