Blogs

Vizient’s Kristin Oberfeld breaks down the who, what and why about the Transforming Episode Accountability Model (TEAM), a new mandatory payment model proposed by the Centers for Medicare and Medicai... read more

As health systems continue to navigate tight margins and seek ways to transform variable expenses, there are some quick wins to be found. Step No. 1? Understand your product supply agreement. 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

Creating a 'glad to be here' culture in healthcare is more than just a motto. It's a mindset that drives excellence and exceptional care. Learn how to merge margin and mission in your organization in... read more

By leveraging performance improvement Group Purchasing Organizations (GPOs), healthcare organizations can optimize procurement and reduce project expenses in areas including materials, read more

Strategies such as using clean, renewable energy, increasing reprocessing and recycling in the OR, and pursuing environmentally preferred purchasing can drive near-term savings across healthcare orga... read more

As healthcare providers prepare for FY 2024, Vizient’s Emily Jones and Jenna Stern outline what hospitals need to know about the FY 2024 IPPS final rule changes. read more

The key to effectively using supply spend, contract and clinical data is to correctly identify the need and expected result, as well as knowing the available data sources and tools to ensure the desi... read more

By taking actions that are within your control, you can help your hospital with supply costs, waste reduction, and bolstering human and environmental health. read more

It is crucial for labs to improve quality, financial performance and processes, and to transition (when necessary) from transactional assets to strategic assets while reducing costs and improving lab... read more