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Quality & clinical operations
The silver tsunami: Challenges and opportunities in creating a seamless care continuum

Complexity of care, involvement of multiple specialists and fragmented systems are challenging for older adults and their caregivers. As the aging population rapidly increases, it’s vital for health ... read more

Supply chain
A sticky situation: Reducing PFAS in foodservice

Dig into sustainable alternatives that are safer for people and the planet, say Vizient's Mellissa Nguyen and Cas Mosier... read more

Quality & clinical operations
Supply chain
How cellular, acellular and matrix-like products (formerly known as CTPs) improve wound care

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

Company
Profitable growth
The Misadventures of Primary Care

Recent efforts to contemporize primary care have proven that the best intentions, the smartest ideas, and a lot of money are no guarantee of commercial success. Corporate America has found primary ca... read more

Data & analytics
Quality & clinical operations
Unlocking the people-centered promise of healthcare data

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

Profitable growth
The Case for a Strong Corporate Strategy Function

As health systems enter a period of relative stabilization following the pandemic and its inflationary aftermath, many leaders are rethinking their organization’s enterprise strategy... read more

Quality & clinical operations
Move it or lose it: Mobility improves patient wellbeing and length of stay

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

Workforce & culture
Thoughts on servant leadership: Fostering a collaborative culture

The servant leader embraces an inclusive environment, with management often standing in the background — making not-for-profit hospitals a natural epicenter for servant leadership... read more

Profitable growth
Changing American Demographics Make Hospital Operations Harder

Solo living is becoming much more common in American society. As the concept of the American family shifts, and in this case, unwinds, healthcare leaders need to be attuned to new demands—and nimble ... read more

Profitable growth
We Can’t Assume Retail Healthcare Disruptors Will Continue to Fail in the Future

Some health systems may find themselves wondering if the retreat of both Walmart and Walgreens proves that primary care delivery is just too hard for disruptors to find success... read more