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New year, new changes to CTP use
February 7, 2025

Starting April 13, a new Local Coverage Determination (known as LCD L35041) will significantly narrow the range of cellular and tissue-based products (CTPs) covered by Medicare for treating non-heali... read more

Supply chain and cost management
Article
Highlights from the Spend Management Outlook
February 5, 2025

The Spend Management Outlook provides insight into supply and pharmacy trends anticipated from July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2026. Here are the main highlights for pharmacy and medical devices and servic... read more

Financial sustainability
Strategy, partnerships and innovation
Supply chain and cost management
Article
Q&A with Simrit Sandhu: Tighter margins call for an elevated spend management approach
January 27, 2025

The president of Vizient spend management shares how innovative healthcare leaders are tackling the rapidly changing demands of the healthcare industry using a holistic spend management approach... read more

Supply chain and cost management
Blog
5 ways to improve the RFP process for providers and suppliers
January 23, 2025

Thoughtful consideration should be given to the RFP process. Here are 5 ways to ensure the best outcome for both providers and suppliers... read more

Financial sustainability
Supply chain and cost management
Article
Demanding more assurance strategies? They’re not in short supply.
January 22, 2025

A chaotic supply chain has downstream effects that thwart the critical mission of patient care. But there are numerous tactics and resources that can bolster resiliency... read more

Supply chain and cost management
Vizient Spend Management Outlook - Winter 2025 Flipbook
January 20, 2025
Supply chain and cost management
Blog
As-built hospital facility drawings are key to emergency response and operational efficiency
January 9, 2025

As-built drawings — updated versions of construction documents that illustrate the building as it was actually constructed — for hospitals and healthcare facilities are vital assets that enhance oper... read more

Supply chain and cost management
Blog
Surveying the landscape of the newest Alzheimer’s disease medications
January 7, 2025

The controversy surrounding the FDA's recent approvals of medications for Alzheimer’s disease has raised important questions about the medications’ safety and cost, as well as their ability to delive... read more

Supply chain and cost management
Blog post
New Joint Commission sustainability certification can help your strategy, culture and cost savings bloom
December 10, 2024

Valley Children’s Healthcare used the Sustainable Health Certification Program to better align sustainability efforts and employee engagement across the organization... read more

Supply chain and cost management
Blog post
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
Blog post
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
Blog post
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