Insights

There was a general improvement in operating margins over the course of 2023, and it is possible that we have reached a point of stability. But with margins still well below pre-pandemic levels, will... read more

Harness high-performance principles with strategies for health systems and hospitals... read more

No care is delivered if physicians and health care providers lack the medicines, supplies, devices, and equipment needed to treat patients. It is at this intersection of clinical care and supply chai... read more

From maximizing the value of procurement programs to leaning on seasonal produce and automation (Robojo, anyone?), cost-savings and patient satisfaction opportunities abound in healthcare foodservice... read more

As health systems grapple with indirect spend, there are quick wins that can boost their bottom line — and their consumer outreach, says Vizient’s Pooja Solanki... read more

Healthcare leaders can address some of their organization’s biggest issues — from workforce and access to financial sustainability — by using these best practices from Vizient’s recently published re... 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

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

Health systems need a dual transformation — and the role of technology has never been more important in solving the problems of today and tomorrow... read more

There’s no doubt that the current pandemic has changed the way we think about many things in nearly all aspects of our lives, both personally and in our work. For hospital and health system supply ch... read more

To remain relevant in all aspects of healthcare financing and delivery, leaders should evaluate their value-based care strategies to consider key trends and market conditions... read more

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