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Headaches, Aspirin and a Welcome Economic Tsunami
October 4, 2022

In the wake of the health care supply chain’s disruption during the pandemic, virtually every industry is re-examining having so little of what they depend upon produced here at home. Domestic produc... read more

Supply chain and cost management
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The Reemergent Rumblings of Consolidated Service Centers: Does it Make Sense for your Supply Chain
September 10, 2021

There’s no doubt that the current pandemic has changed the way we think about many things in nearly all aspects of our lives, both personally and in our work. For hospital and health system supply ch... read more

Financial sustainability
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Struggles with Direct-to-Employer Engagement and What Health Systems Can Learn from the Pockets of Success
July 27, 2023

While some health systems have struggled to fully adopt direct-to-employer opportunities, Joe Maher shares insights from those who are finding success... read more

Strategy, partnerships and innovation
Workforce management and culture
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Enabling Successful Working Relationships Between Clinical Value Analysis and Purchasing Operations
October 31, 2023

The value of investing in relationships and combining strengths cannot be overstated when it comes to balance and collaboration in the healthcare supply chain, says Vizient’s Sam Weech... read more

Supply chain and cost management
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Summer Is Here: BBQ, Fun in the Sun and… Tetanus?
August 24, 2022

Some of the activities we enjoy so much during the summer can also put us at an increased risk of contracting tetanus. That’s why it’s important to be sure your tetanus vaccine is up to date... read more

Workforce management and culture
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Long-term Supply Assurance Solutions Require Transparency, Collaboration
September 27, 2022

Though providers are short staffed, tired and struggling with the impact of the financial, product and logistical challenges of the past two years, they continue to look ahead at how they can isolate... read more

Supply chain and cost management
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Transforming to a High-Reliability Health Care Organization: Moving from Theory to Practice
September 9, 2021

Health care leaders frequently state their organization is on a high-reliability journey—but why? The simple explanation is the desire to have more reliable outcomes and overall performance. Achievin... read more

Financial sustainability
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Prepare Now for the Next Respiratory Season
February 15, 2023

Respiratory illness season has always been a challenge for healthcare organizations with additional admitted patients who require isolation, respiratory support, and at times intensive care unit beds... read more

Data, analytics and AI
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Why Stories Matter
January 26, 2022
Financial sustainability
Strategy, partnerships and innovation
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COVID Stabilization and Lines of Credit
January 29, 2022

As the COVID crisis moderates, the question for most organizations is whether to maintain lines of credit. The answer requires clarity on the purpose of these facilities today... read more

Financial sustainability
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To 2022 and Beyond
January 14, 2022
Financial sustainability
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Higher Rates and Capital Structure Management
February 26, 2022

As organizations consider how to respond to rising rates, one option is introducing capital structure risk: using floating rate products, put bonds, or other structures that move debt to a lower cost... read more

Financial sustainability