Insights

The future will favor payers that adapt to changing market circumstances with agency and velocity. Payers will need to make tough choices... read more

With such significant growth in ambulatory surgery center volume and complexity, many in healthcare are asking: How will we manage profitability within the nonacute space? Allen Passerallo, Vizient V... read more

These products can be used in combination with other wound care modalities to improve healing and potentially reduce the need for more invasive procedures. But what are they — and what are the advant... read more

To capture forecasted outpatient growth, health system leaders need to understand care delivery within their organization, compare it to competitors, and align it with their strategic plan... read more

Data is more than numbers — it's the story of people. By focusing on the human stories behind the data, we can make smarter, more compassionate decisions that lead to better care and healthier commun... read more

Outpatient procedures are shifting to ASCs for efficiency and cost savings, posing challenges and risks for hospitals in maintaining market share... read more

Patients who lose the ability to perform daily living activities during a hospitalization have longer lengths of stay. A recent Vizient PI collaborative indicated mobilization programs not only incre... read more

Perhaps one of the biggest questions in healthcare right now is: How do we control the increasing cost trend? There’s no easy answer — but, according to Kristin Oberfeld, Vizient principal, it starts... read more

Breast Cancer Awareness Month further highlights the importance of providing better access to screenings so that cancer can be diagnosed and treated in the early stages, says Sg2’s Setu Shah... read more

When it comes to patient safety, the right connection can make all the difference. Standardized connectors can help reduce medical tubing misconnections during the delivery of fluids, nutrition and m... read more

Observation services grow, led by Medicare; focus on ED visits, ALOS for MA patients, strategic management, and impact of two-midnight/CMS rules... read more

To effect change, you must provide respectful, equitable care, promote physical and emotional well-being, and develop partnerships to provide high quality maternal and infant care to build healthier ... read more