Insights

Economic uncertainty, pharmacy and indirect spend are driving cost surges that squeeze margins and complicate strategic investment decisions — but that doesn’t mean healthcare executives should panic... read more

Vizient works with high-performing health systems to increase inpatient capacity, throughput and flow... read more

The past year saw a material increase in downgrades over 2022 while the number of upgrades declined from the prior year. Here are five key takeaways from rating activity in 2023... read more

Harness high-performance principles with strategies for health systems and hospitals... read more

As health systems face intensifying financial pressure, shifting care patterns, workforce shortages and the encroachment of nontraditional competitors, the role of service lines is undergoing a profo... read more

Following new national guidelines, monthly colorectal cancer screening in patients under 50 jumped nearly tenfold. Vizient experts say the next frontier is tackling disparities, capacity limits and p... read more

In this episode of Sg2 Perspectives, host Jayme Zage, PhD is joined by Sg2 experts Emily Fitt and Rhae Ana Gamber to discuss evolving diabetes care trends through both clinical and strategic lens... read more

Discover how intraoperative ultrasound (iUS) is transforming neurosurgery by improving real-time imaging accuracy, surgical precision, and patient outcomes. Learn about clinical evidence, surgeon ins... read more

Managing healthcare indirect spend and purchased services is a massive effort for health systems and hospitals across the country. With more than 5.5 million unique vendors, the sheer volume of healt... read more

Healthcare is facing its own Apollo 13 moment. In his latest blog, Vizient President and CEO Byron Jobe explores why complex challenges demand leaders who can widen the circle, bring diverse expertis... read more

In this episode of Sg2 Perspectives, host Jayme Zage, PhD, is joined by Sg2 experts Jen Goff, Emily Fitt, Kara Marlatt, PhD, Donnelle Jageman and Kate Zentner to explore the most impactful clinical i... read more