Insights

By addressing hospital utilization and quality, implementing innovative models of care and forging partnerships, health systems can help reduce economic disparities and improve patient access to beha... read more

It may be summer, but that doesn’t mean we can’t cover a little schoolwork... read more

To enhance the efficiency, performance, effectiveness and overall success of an organization, its essential for associates to possess the relevant skills and knowledge required to drive the organizat... read more

The hospital item master is the source of truth for supply chain and finance to assist in managing inventory — meaning it is crucial to understand some of the problems that can occur and how to comba... read more

New data shows ablation — a procedure done to restore a normal heart rhythm — may be an effective strategy in young adults with AFib... read more

For 25 years, the Vizient® Performance Improvement (PI) Collaboratives Program has been bringing hospitals together to address some of the industry’s most pressing issues, such as health equity, work... read more

Vizient Executive Principals Michael Leonard and Allan Frankel began their career as anesthesiologists, but tragic circumstances changed their lives in ways they hadn’t anticipated. Now, they help ho... read more

To remain relevant in all aspects of healthcare financing and delivery, leaders should evaluate their value-based care strategies to consider key trends and market conditions... read more

As hospitals and health systems work to manage costs while maintaining care quality, surgical tray standardization remains an untapped opportunity for many organizations. But there are ways to stream... read more

With retail powerhouses, tech titans, venture capitalists and insurance providers reshaping the healthcare terrain, it’s more important than ever for healthcare organizations to realize their patient... read more

From looking at scope of work to dispute resolution clauses, there are several nuanced approaches hospitals can use to achieve success in contracting for information technology services and equipment... read more

As health care organizations, our sourcing practices directly impact the environment and the health of the communities we serve. To operate responsibly, it is essential that we consider how our purch... read more