Insights

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

The many forces driving some hospitals to financial distress make it impossible to maintain the status quo. Leaders can move beyond a binary close-or-don’t-close decision to reconsider what it means ... 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

Outpatient care is no longer a side strategy — it's the key to sustainable growth... read more

With hundreds of tools flooding the market and few real results, the Vizient AI Maturity Assessment helps hospitals build the strategy, governance and culture needed to move from promise to performan... read more

Strategic planning, operational rigor and supply chain innovation are essential to financial sustainability as more complex surgeries move to ambulatory settings... read more

GLP-1s changed the game. What’s next? Vizient CEO Byron Jobe highlights three emerging innovations that could redefine healthcare and why health systems can’t afford to wait to adapt... read more

Many health systems are exploring AI—but too few are seeing real, lasting value. In his latest blog, Vizient CEO Byron Jobe outlines a roadmap for moving beyond the AI hype. From aligning AI initiati... read more

The field of healthcare procurement is a prime area for innovation, with many looking to apply strategies from other industries to drive efficiency and cost savings. But in a field as complex and reg... read more

Silver dressings have been found to be effective against various strains of bacteria, including resistant strains and fungus. They are commonly used to manage localized bioburden in a wide range of w... read more

As healthcare looks to another period of uncertainty — namely the impact of potential tariffs — it’s important to remain vigilant, keep informed and be purposeful about next steps... read more