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Managing spend in 2025

No-regrets actions to take in the face of tariff uncertainty

As healthcare looks to another period of uncertainty — namely the impact of tariffs — it’s important to remain vigilant, keep informed and be purposeful about next steps.

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Increase assurance: Strategies to take to prepare for shortages

How do you prepare for anticipated shortages, as well as the unexpected? Learn how Baxter North Cove implemented supply assurance strategies to build resilience.

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Spend Management Outlook Winter 2025

Get an integrated look at total expense management with healthcare price projections and in-depth market analysis from our experts.

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More from Vizient experts

From every angle: Expense management

Here’s a look at what our experts have to say about non-labor expense management, and what you can do to improve your financial sustainability and drive profitable growth.

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When it comes to healthcare purchased services, experience isn’t optional—it’s essential

Approximately 20 – 25% of a hospital’s total expenses are related to indirect spend and purchased services. It’s crucial to work with experts who understand that generalized business operations tactics don’t effectively translate.

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Group chat: Vizient experts discuss resource stewardship

Clinical resource stewardship involves enacting proper care pathways, efficient operational processes and disciplined financial strategies around cost, reimbursement, procedural profitability and growth.

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The reality hospital leaders are facing today

With non-labor expenses reaching 40-50% of operating costs, indirect expenses seeing double-digit growth, and inflation and supply variation driving margin erosion, building a spend management strategy that can not only sustain the challenges of today but also position you competitively tomorrow is paramount.

How Vizient can help

Vizient helps health systems make smarter, more confident decisions about spend—especially in today’s shifting cost landscape. With access to category-specific experts, national and local contracts, and reliable, data-backed guidance, we help you navigate pricing variability, supply challenges, and evolving reimbursement pressures. Whether you're establishing your first contract strategy or optimizing at scale, Vizient brings the tools, insights, and partnership to help you perform with greater clarity—no matter what the market brings.

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