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Perioperative performance influences every dimension of hospital success. Explore how perioperative leaders connect clinical precision with operational discipline, turning surgical complexity into en... read more

An industry first for healthcare, the score is built on Vizient’s risk assessment principles and allows providers and suppliers to leverage data in a more predictive, proactive way... read more

If there’s an anecdote that proves partnership is literally at the heart of healthcare, it’s the collaboration between BD Advanced Patient Monitoring (formerly part of Edwards Lifesciences) and Adven... read more

Achieving successful ROI with point-of-use systems depends on governance, leadership, a strong plan for implementation and accountability if health systems are to realize their benefits across supply... read more

Non-clinical expenses can be the stuff of nightmares — but they don’t have to be … if you’re prepared. Here are five strategies to avoid your own horror story... read more

From looking at scope of work to dispute resolution clauses, there are several nuanced approaches hospitals can use to achieve success in contracting for information technology services and equipment... read more

To achieve financial sustainability and drive profitable growth in healthcare, leaders must focus on non-labor expenses... read more

Recently published by Vizient Price and Supply Assurance, the Budget Impact Projections Report forecasts a 2.9% estimated supply chain rate increase for 2024, and sheds light on a few of those market... read more

If you're a hospital administrator looking for cost savings, just follow your nose to the cafeteria. Among those cheeseburgers and tossed salads, your hospital cafeteria probably offers more savings ... read more

In the ongoing debate over healthcare costs, attention often centers on the price of drugs, hospital stays and payers. But behind the scenes, a quieter set of figures has been growing steadily: non-c... read more

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

In the past few months, I have received feedback from numerous hospital supply chain leaders on the topic of consultants. A consistent message I hear is that consultants must demonstrate the right sk... read more