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Will the Hospital Industry Finally Land Its First “Triple A”?
December 4, 2024

A growth strategy focused on access, accretive opportunities, and ambulatory represents a new “Triple A” for hospitals and health systems... read more

Financial sustainability
Strategy, partnerships and innovation
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The silver tsunami: Challenges and opportunities in creating a seamless care continuum
December 3, 2024

Complexity of care, involvement of multiple specialists and fragmented systems are challenging for older adults and their caregivers. As the aging population rapidly increases, it’s vital for health ... read more

Financial sustainability
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A sticky situation: Reducing PFAS in foodservice
November 22, 2024

Dig into sustainable alternatives that are safer for people and the planet, say Vizient's Mellissa Nguyen and Cas Mosier... read more

Supply chain and cost management
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How cellular, acellular and matrix-like products (formerly known as CTPs) improve wound care
November 21, 2024

These products can be used in combination with other wound care modalities to improve healing and potentially reduce the need for more invasive procedures. But what are they — and what are the advant... read more

Clinical operations and quality
Supply chain and cost management
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The Misadventures of Primary Care
November 20, 2024

Recent efforts to contemporize primary care have proven that the best intentions, the smartest ideas, and a lot of money are no guarantee of commercial success. Corporate America has found primary ca... read more

Strategy, partnerships and innovation
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Unlocking the people-centered promise of healthcare data
November 14, 2024

Data is more than numbers — it's the story of people. By focusing on the human stories behind the data, we can make smarter, more compassionate decisions that lead to better care and healthier commun... read more

Data, analytics and AI
Clinical operations and quality
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The Case for a Strong Corporate Strategy Function
November 14, 2024

As health systems enter a period of relative stabilization following the pandemic and its inflationary aftermath, many leaders are rethinking their organization’s enterprise strategy... read more

Financial sustainability
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Move it or lose it: Mobility improves patient wellbeing and length of stay
October 30, 2024

Patients who lose the ability to perform daily living activities during a hospitalization have longer lengths of stay. A recent Vizient PI collaborative indicated mobilization programs not only incre... read more

Clinical operations and quality
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Thoughts on servant leadership: Fostering a collaborative culture
October 24, 2024

The servant leader embraces an inclusive environment, with management often standing in the background — making not-for-profit hospitals a natural epicenter for servant leadership... read more

Workforce management and culture
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We Can’t Assume Retail Healthcare Disruptors Will Continue to Fail in the Future
October 10, 2024

Some health systems may find themselves wondering if the retreat of both Walmart and Walgreens proves that primary care delivery is just too hard for disruptors to find success... read more

Strategy, partnerships and innovation
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How changing connectors could improve safety
October 10, 2024

When it comes to patient safety, the right connection can make all the difference. Standardized connectors can help reduce medical tubing misconnections during the delivery of fluids, nutrition and m... read more

Supply chain and cost management
Clinical operations and quality
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Thoughts on Servant Leadership
October 9, 2024

A servant leader needs to be intellectually curious and strive to learn more from their employees as they lead. Every moment spent with caregivers and colleagues is a learning and a teaching moment... read more

Financial sustainability