Supplier Diversity Program

Building a Healthier Community Through Inclusive Partnerships

At Riverside University Health System – Medical Center, we believe that by seeking diverse and local businesses, RUHS can integrate diverse vendors and suppliers that support vital sourcing and procurement for our medical center. As such, ensuring that we uplift the economic health of our surrounding community and echo the diversity of the communities we care for.

California AB 1392

A California law that aims to increase diversity in healthcare supply chains. AB 1392 expands the existing Hospital Supplier Diversity Program administered by the Department of Health Care Access and Information (HCAI).

To be eligible per AB 1392, your California business must be majority-owned (>51%) by one of the following categories:

African American-owned
Asian Pacific American-owned
Disabled Veteran-owned
Hispanic American-owned
LGBTQ+-owned
Minority-owned
Native American-owned
Women-owned

External Resources for Suppliers & Vendors

RUHS & Riverside County Resources

For vendor and supplier information, including registration with Riverside County, visit the Riverside County Purchasing and Fleet Department (opens in new tab)