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Supply Chain
Data & Analytics
New assurance score introduces much-needed transparency into the supply chain

An industry first for healthcare, the score is built on Vizient’s risk assessment principles and allows providers and suppliers to leverage data in a more predictive, proactive way. read more

Supply Chain
The new healthcare imperative: Advancing sustainable collaborations

Climate change is real — and the clock is ticking, sustainability experts say. They have advice for how to begin, or advance, your organization’s journey to ensuring better human and environmental he... read more

Supply Chain
Managing spend: What to expect from your GPO and beyond

Vizient’s core tenets are about more than just cost performance — real value proposition is about using purchasing to empower communities and advance public health. read more

Supply Chain
Pharmacy
The gift of time: How assurance prepares providers for, well, anything

A year ago, Hurricane Ian battered the Florida coast but bolstered Vizient’s approach to supply assurance. In the 12 months since, the evolved strategy has withstood some tough tests to help provider... read more

Supply Chain
Financial Sustainability
Planning for 2024 projected supply chain cost increases, market disruptions

Recently published by Vizient Price and Supply Assurance, the Budget Impact Projections Report forecasts a 2.9% estimated supply chain rate increase for 2024, and sheds light on a few of those market... read more

Supply Chain
Company
New Gulf South Cohort a ‘Gamechanger’

Ochsner Health taps Vizient's Community Contracting program to bolster business for local diverse suppliers — and by extension, elevate economic development and health outcomes for Louisiana and Miss... read more

Supply Chain
Q&A: As Providers’ Plates Grow Increasingly Full, There Are Quick Wins to Be Found in Foodservice

From maximizing the value of procurement programs to leaning on seasonal produce and automation (Robojo, anyone?), cost-savings and patient satisfaction opportunities abound in healthcare foodservice... read more

Supply Chain
Forget Recycling Old Ideas — Vizient’s Environmental Sustainability is All About Bold New Strategies

Whether encouraging emissions reduction through contracting or providing unparalleled data about healthcare’s carbon footprint, Vizient is convening the industry to make a lasting difference for huma... read more

Supply Chain
Vizient Domestic Sourcing: Year One

In its first 12 months, Vizient's domestic sourcing strategy has focused on building a stronger U.S.-based supply chain to increase everything from supply assurance to job creation and expedite lead ... read more

Supply Chain
In Supply Assurance and Price Assurance, Visibility and Collaboration Prove Invaluable

As market challenges continue, Vizient is focused on partnering in new ways with providers and suppliers, says Vizient’s Molly Zmuda. read more