Press releases

07/21/21

Vizient Announces Direct-to-Employer Solutions for Hospitals Serving Self-Insured Health Plans

To meet the increasing demand from self-insured employers looking to contract with health care provider networks, Vizient, Inc. announced the launch of its Direct to Employer Solutions for health care systems. The solutions include a national high-value network currently comprising six Vizient member health systems, direct-to-employer advisory services and connections with network administrative partners.

07/12/21

Member Registration Now Open for Vizient 2021 Innovative Technology Exchange

The Exchange showcases the latest health care technology designed to improve patient outcomes and patient and caregiver safety, and this year it will feature a new area for products made in the U.S.A. The event will be held virtually Sept. 21-23.

06/28/21

Vizient Offers Approaches to Improve Health Equity to CMS in IPPS Comments

Vizient sends comments to CMS on their FY2022 Inpatient Prospective Payment System proposed rule emphasizing data collection related to health equity. More

06/21/21

Vizient Announces 15 New, Renewed or Expanded Member Agreements in Q1

“Providers are taking a holistic approach to the solutions they need for continued improvement in care delivery and lowering costs,” said Rand Ballard, chief customer officer, Vizient. “Vizient offers a broad array of analytics-enabled solutions that, when paired with the industry’s largest contract portfolio, help health care organizations align cost, quality and market performance.”

06/17/21

Vizient Announces New Membership Agreement with Leading Academic Health System

Vizient Inc. today announced that Duke University Health System and Duke University has joined the company as a member. More

06/10/21

Vizient ‘Tech Watch: Pediatrics’ Examines Increase in Telehealth, Regulatory Requirements for Sedation and Developments in COVID Vaccines

Vizient “Tech Watch: Pediatrics, Vol. 7,” features increases in telehealth for children and COVID vaccine information for patients under 16. More

06/10/21

Hospital Executives Support Post-COVID Flexibility, Clear Framework for Telehealth During Vizient-hosted Congressional Briefing

Panelists discussed how hospitals provide telehealth services, lessons learned regarding the increased utilization of telehealth and what is needed to continue to support providers and patients beyond the pandemic.

06/07/21

Vizient Symposium to Connect Local Diverse Suppliers with Texas Health Systems

Vizient, Inc. will host some of the largest hospitals and health systems in Texas at its first ever Texas Supplier Diversity Symposium.

06/04/21

Vizient Supply Chain Experts to Share Insights at Federation of American Hospitals Conference and Business Exposition

Vizient announces Rebecca Gayden and Keith Gregory will participate in panel discussions at the FAH Conference and Business Exposition June 6-8.

06/04/21

Sg2 Impact of Change Forecast Predicts Enormous Disruption in Health Care Provider Landscape by 2029

“We’re going to see a strong recovery over the next six months in terms of health care utilization, with overall outpatient demand surpassing 2019 volumes. However, not everything will return to pre-pandemic levels,” said Madeleine McDowell, MD, FAAP, principal and medical director for Sg2.

It takes a long time to remove hazards from the world’s supply chain and from the products we purchase and the buildings we live and work in. Nowhere is this more concerning than in the health care industry. With that in mind, industry stakeholders have begun identifying chemicals they feel should be eliminated from the health care supply chain due to their potential effects on human health and the environment.