Insights

The first year of nursing is a critical turning point. Learn how structured support, residency programs, and early-career connection improve retention, confidence, and long-term workforce stability... read more

Hidden compliance gaps are putting healthcare margins, operations, and credibility at risk. Learn how to identify and address them before they escalate... read more

Ambulatory care is emerging as healthcare’s control point for access. Learn why system-level coordination, governance and pathway design are essential to connect patients to timely, appropriate care... read more

A new framework shows how access and capacity reveal hidden constraints in health systems—and how to unlock throughput, improve loyalty, and expand margins... read more

A trifecta of forces—higher-acuity inpatients, an aging population and rising utilization—is increasing pressure on post-acute care (PAC) demand. The case mix index rose 3% between 2019 and 2024, and... read more

Explore how trust shapes healthcare’s future—from responsible AI adoption and board governance to care coordination and supplier partnerships—and why building trust as a strategic discipline is essen... read more

A Vizient analysis of national performance data shows that clinical reliability is one of the clearest predictors of long-term financial resilience... read more

Nurse leaders are uniquely equipped for enterprise leadership. Explore how health systems can build a stronger CEO pipeline by elevating nurses with financial acumen, strategic fluency and governance... read more

A new Vizient Research Institute study examines how chronic disease growth and shifting payer mix are reshaping utilization, margins and patient loyalty, and why health systems must redesign access a... read more

As a follow-up to Dr. Badlani's previous Q&A, we take a deeper look at how quality, experience and strategy have converged as defining forces in healthcare. We explore what sustainable growth, data-d... read more

Drawing on the latest rolling four quarters of Vizient® Clinical Data Base data as well as Vizient Operational Data Base and AAMC-Vizient Clinical Practice Solutions Center® data, the System of CARE ... read more

Nurse managers sit at the center of workforce stability, care quality and financial performance. As burnout and turnover threaten health systems, supporting nurse managers has become a critical execu... read more