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Quality is healthcare’s most underestimated financial lever
March 16, 2026

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

Clinical operations and quality
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The vital signs don’t lie: Access and capacity reveal the truth about performance
April 23, 2026

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

Strategy, partnerships and innovation
Financial sustainability
Data, analytics and AI
Clinical operations and quality
Workforce management and culture
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The future CEO may already be in scrubs
March 12, 2026

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

Strategy, partnerships and innovation
Clinical operations and quality
Workforce management and culture
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Access will define healthcare’s next era
April 28, 2026

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

Strategy, partnerships and innovation
Financial sustainability
Clinical operations and quality
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Length of stay isn’t a throughput problem—it’s a coordination failure
May 12, 2026

A Vizient survey shows nonclinical discharge delays, not beds or staffing, are driving hospital length of stay and slowing patient flow... read more

Clinical operations and quality
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The first year is pushing new nurses to the edge
May 1, 2026

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

Financial sustainability
Clinical operations and quality
Workforce management and culture
Data on the Edge
How the inpatient to post-acute transition affects system performance
April 2, 2026

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

Clinical operations and quality
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Getting a Handle on Observation Status Patients
March 24, 2022
Clinical operations and quality
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Re-engaging Hospitalists, Rebuilding Care Teams, and Improving Length of Stay
August 1, 2024

Length of stay affects many elements of a hospital’s financial performance, and it is also a key driver of patient satisfaction. Effective management of length of stay requires consistent leadership,... read more

Clinical operations and quality
Article
Are these the most dangerous four-letter words in sickle cell treatment?
May 6, 2026

Explore how hope, hype, and the promise of cure shape decisions, risks, and access in sickle cell gene therapy... read more

Clinical operations and quality
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Q&A with Vizient Chief Medical Officer David Levine: How healthcare leaders can adopt a high-performance mindset
April 19, 2024

The most important mission in healthcare is ensuring the best possible outcomes for your community — and keeping high performance top of mind can help you meet that critical goal, says Vizient Chief ... read more

Workforce management and culture
Clinical operations and quality
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Overall breast cancer mortality declines, but racial inequities remain
October 17, 2024

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

Clinical operations and quality