Blogs

In his latest blog posting entitled "College Basketball and National Health System Design” Vizient Research Institute executive director Tom Robertson describes an engaging exercise shared with audie... read more

Steve Rixen outlines the biggest impact on healthcare providers of the recent passing of the $1.7 trillion omnibus. read more

AI can potentially provide solutions that help address some of the simmering problems in the U.S. healthcare system, including inequitable access to care, high costs, workforce shortages, capacity co... read more

A few weeks ago, we held our annual Vizient Connections Summit and celebrated the theme “Stronger.” With over 3,400 healthcare providers and suppliers gathered in one place, this theme certainly fit ... read more

There’s a significant opportunity for today’s hospital laboratory professionals to refocus the value they bring to their organizations beyond maintaining test quality and fulfilling laboratory orders... read more

When it comes to advancing health equity, having comprehensive data about race, ethnicity and language are essential, but obtaining complete and reliable data can be challenging. Leveraging the proce... read more

Many organizations have committed to helping newly licensed nurses transition from students to professionals via nurse residency programs. These programs offer education to supplement knowledge gaps,... read more

Nutrition is an important component in wound prevention and care, and dietitians play a key role in ensuring patients receive the proper nourishment to not just recover but thrive. read more

Considering the connection between food insecurity and obesity, it’s imperative that clinicians partner with food pantries to help identify high-risk populations and lead improvements in health outco... read more

Laboratory testing is used across all care settings and specialties for screening, diagnosis and disease management, and has a significant impact on care outcomes and costs.While hospitals work to im... read more