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Amid a Strained Healthcare Supply Chain, Stateside Takes Stride
August 30, 2022

Supply chain disruptions have intensified the appeals for more domestic manufacturing — and Vizient is heeding the call through creative collaborations... read more

Supply chain and cost management
Article
Insights from IDN Summit into Advancing Supplier Performance and Sustainable Partnerships
October 13, 2022

While the “new normal” can no doubt seem daunting, there are reasons for optimism, particularly as suppliers and providers now have every opportunity — and impetus — to build more sustainable partner... read more

Supply chain and cost management
Article
Vizient’s Supplier Strategy Delivers on Big Opportunities
March 28, 2023

Vizient’s supplier performance strategy is about being a catalyst in the market to drive value to providers by cultivating the right value proposition at the right time — leading to more sustainable ... read more

Supply chain and cost management
Article
Vizient Human Library Event Fosters Authentic Connections and Greater Understanding
December 15, 2022

When it comes to her experience of being a female breadwinner, Valerie Coffman is an open book... read more

Supply chain and cost management
Article
Coalition Working to End Drug Shortages, Together
May 18, 2022

Jane was diagnosed with advanced breast cancer. She had already received two therapies and was on a treatment that appeared to have decreased the size of her cancer per her most recent scan. When Jan... read more

Supply chain and cost management
Article
Q&A: Achieving quality, cost savings with category management hinges on internal goal alignment
June 27, 2024

Make sure your physicians are key contributors in assessing opportunities and driving the contracting strategy, says Allen Passerallo, VP, category management... read more

Supply chain and cost management
Article
Parkview Health reviews formulary process, saves millions in non-labor costs amidst rising cost of drugs
September 24, 2024

With a projected 3.81% drug price inflation rate for pharmaceuticals by the Vizient Pharmacy Market Outlook, it's not surprising health system pharmacies are turning to formulary review as a way to m... read more

Supply chain and cost management
Article
With Sustainability Leadership Forum, Vizient Zones in on a Net Zero Future
August 22, 2022

Vizient hosted the Dallas-area gathering of likeminded sustainability VPs and directors of Global 1000 companies who work to identify and address the complex issues around environmental and societal ... read more

Supply chain and cost management
Financial sustainability
Article
2022 in Review: Lessons Learned in Supply Assurance Lead to Increased Collaboration, Ingenuity
December 30, 2022

As relentless as 2022 was, Vizient’s approach to supply assurance in the face of these challenges was equally unyielding. Here’s a look at a few key lessons that have shaped (and reshaped) the way Vi... read more

Supply chain and cost management
Blog post
Better to Be Safe Than Sorry When It Comes to Chemical Exposure
September 12, 2018

I’m fortunate enough to work for a company that recognizes the importance of reducing chemical exposure and equally fortunate to serve in a role where my focus is educating our health care partners a... read more

Supply chain and cost management
Blog post
Considering a Consolidated Service Center Concept? Lessons Learned From a Large IDN
July 8, 2019

It may be summer, but that doesn’t mean we can’t cover a little schoolwork... read more

Supply chain and cost management
Blog post
Considerations and Best Practices for Building a Successful Hospital Item Master
February 21, 2023

The hospital item master is the source of truth for supply chain and finance to assist in managing inventory — meaning it is crucial to understand some of the problems that can occur and how to comba... read more

Supply chain and cost management