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Understanding the basics of perpetual and periodic inventory in the operating room
April 30, 2025

Choosing the right inventory methodology ensures that healthcare providers can maintain operational continuity, improve supply chain efficiency and support better patient outcomes... read more

Supply chain and cost management
Blog
When it comes to healthcare purchased services, experience isn’t optional — it’s essential
April 17, 2025

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

Supply chain and cost management
Blog
Reviewing the efficacy, advantages and considerations of silver dressings in wound management
April 1, 2025

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

Clinical operations and quality
Supply chain and cost management
Report
Supplier-Provider Relationships: Fostering Trust and Influence
March 1, 2025

Boost trust & efficiency with Vizient’s new guide, Supplier-Provider Relationships: Fostering Trust & Influence. Get expert strategies to enhance collaboration & improve patient outcomes... read more

Supply chain and cost management
Financial sustainability
Report
Vizient estimates market prices for healthcare supply chain will increase 2.4% by Dec 2025
February 28, 2025

Data and insights about anticipated 2025 healthcare supply chain price changes and financial impacts... read more

Supply chain and cost management
Report
How optimizing supply spend savings can maximize health system performance
February 28, 2025

Enhanced value analysis can reduce supply costs by 5-10%+. Review assessment, goals, KPIs and support... read more

Supply chain and cost management
Case study
Reshaping supply chain services for maximum impact
February 28, 2025

One health system’s supply chain services division gained more than $1 million in new value in 6 months... read more

Financial sustainability
Supply chain and cost management
Blog
New year, new changes to CTP use
February 7, 2025

Starting April 13, a new Local Coverage Determination (known as LCD L35041) will significantly narrow the range of cellular and tissue-based products (CTPs) covered by Medicare for treating non-heali... read more

Supply chain and cost management
Article
Highlights from the Spend Management Outlook
February 5, 2025

The Spend Management Outlook provides insight into supply and pharmacy trends anticipated from July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2026. Here are the main highlights for pharmacy and medical devices and servic... read more

Financial sustainability
Strategy, partnerships and innovation
Supply chain and cost management
Article
Q&A with Simrit Sandhu: Tighter margins call for an elevated spend management approach
January 27, 2025

The president of Vizient spend management shares how innovative healthcare leaders are tackling the rapidly changing demands of the healthcare industry using a holistic spend management approach... read more

Supply chain and cost management
Blog
5 ways to improve the RFP process for providers and suppliers
January 23, 2025

Thoughtful consideration should be given to the RFP process. Here are 5 ways to ensure the best outcome for both providers and suppliers... read more

Financial sustainability
Supply chain and cost management
Article
Demanding more assurance strategies? They’re not in short supply.
January 22, 2025

A chaotic supply chain has downstream effects that thwart the critical mission of patient care. But there are numerous tactics and resources that can bolster resiliency... read more

Supply chain and cost management