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Whether it’s preparation or adaptation, we connect providers and suppliers to data insights and expertise that help strengthen the supply chain. We are at your side to inform performance improvement decisions, drive market growth and help you stay ahead of industry changes.

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Supply

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Seven factors affecting orthopedic procedures in nonacute settings

Discover how transitioning orthopedic procedures into non-acute care settings, alongside addressing patient needs and supply chain challenges, can enhance efficiency, improve outcomes and adapt to evolving industry trends.

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Learn what’s new in pediatric healthcare

The new edition of Pediatric Tech Watch contains insights into gene therapy, space planning, immunization and more.

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Vizient predicts 2.4% supply inflation rate

China tariffs, inflation and other global and domestic market factors will continue to drive supply costs in 2025. Learn about category impact and mitigation strategies.

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Exploring the growing demand for home healthcare

Suppliers must continue to add value to providers by supporting a rapidly increasing care at home market.

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Pharmacy

Get the answers to pharmacy performance questions

Spend Management Outlook

Explore price projections, trends and other factors affecting healthcare total expense management through June 2026.

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Solving the crisis of crucial drug shortages

View our collaborative webinar with US News & World Report on how to solve the critical issue of drug shortages. Explore regulatory changes, supply chain visibility, domestic production and AI.

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Oncology insights: New therapies and drug shortages

Oncology drug spending is seeing rapid growth, including CAR-T therapy and new drug approvals. FDA granted 54 drug approvals for hematologic and oncologic malignancies between Jan. 2022 and May 2023. Yet, we’re experiencing several oncology drug shortages.

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Strategy

Tune your growth engine with industry insights

Strategic technology adoption process

Learn how the Cleveland Clinic established a collaborative approach for physician-submitted new product requests.

Establish a comprehensive approach for new product consideration

Supplier-Provider Relationships: Fostering Trust and Influence

Our success hinges on how well we form, sustain and leverage supplier-provider relationships. In collaboration with the LISN member network, the Vizient® Supplier-Provider Relationships Guidebook offers leading practices to enhance trust and performance in stakeholder relationships for improved alignment.

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Remote imaging can improve access, workforce concerns

Virtual collaboration and emergent AI capabilities are leading to more efficient workflows, informed decision-making and greater employee satisfaction.

Streamline diagnostic processes

Top trends in diagnostic imaging

New data and insights from Vizient and Sg2® explore technological, operational, market and other factors that are driving this important category.

Clinical

Stay ahead of challenges using data-driven insights

Six tips for assessing perfusion services

Understanding this complex service line could enable greater clinical and financial performance.

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New ways to diagnose, manage Alzheimer's Disease

Innovative neuroimaging technology and reimbursement considerations are shaping the way researchers and providers approach treatment for neurodegenerative disorders.

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Hemostasis: stopping the bleed

Access our proven approach for driving efficiency and savings in this challenging category.

Discover how success is achieved

Improve efficiency with tray standardization

Surgical administrations nationwide can benefit from evaluating and examining surgical instrument trays.

Learn methodologies to generate results without impacting patient care

Operations

Accelerate performance improvement with service line and business intelligence

Five questions regarding surgical robot adoption

Clinical, financial and operational considerations to help you determine if this technology is right for your organization.

Advice from our experts

Reducing surgical smoke: a boost for clinician safety

Surgical smoke poses a health risk in ORs without evacuation systems. Many states now mandate smoke-free surgery, urging facilities to adopt protective equipment and safety measures.

Prepare your organization today; here's how

Take steps to boost hospital safety

With violent incidents on the rise in American hospitals, bolstering security is a higher priority than ever. Learn steps to help protect staff and patients.

Review 5 strategies

Strategies to retain musculoskeletal volume

As procedures continue migrating to the ambulatory setting, leaders may consider several approaches to help keep both surgeons and patients in their hospitals.

Stabilize operating margins with these strategies

Financial

Power your financial success with data and expertise

Internal goal alignment: a practical orthopedic example in action

Learn about the importance of internal goal alignment to cost management and collaborative strategies for financial success.

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Three strategies to sustainably transform margins

Cost transformation isn’t easy. Read our report to uncover essential strategies to navigate healthcare's financial challenges.

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High performance value analysis

Improving value analysis processes can reduce supply costs by 5-10%, which equates to approximately $15 million in annual cost savings for high performing organizations.

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Rising acuity affects costs, resources and outcomes

Increased inpatient acuity continues to affect health systems’ financial health. Leaders must examine the financial, operational and patient factors that are driving up the cost of care in order to mitigate spend impact.

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