Press releases

09/21/20

Vizient Pharmacy Expert Katrina Harper to Present at the FDA’s Compounding Quality Center of Excellence Virtual Conference

Katrina Harper, clinical pharmacy director, Vizient, to present at the FDA's Compounding Quality Center of Excellence Virtual Conference Sept. 22.

09/17/20

Vizient Supply Chain Expert David Gillan to be Featured Speaker for Arizona State University’s W.P. Carey Healthcare Club’s Genius Series

Vizient supply chain expert David Gillan to discuss COVID-19 impact on healthcare supply chain for ASU's W.P. Carey Healthcare Club’s Genius Series.

09/16/20

Vizient Recognizes Suppliers and Distributors in 16 Categories for Service Excellence

Vizient recognized the superior performance of suppliers and distributors for their work to deliver exceptional service to member hospitals in 2019. More

09/14/20

Vizient Announces Virtual Format for 2020 Connections Education Summit

Vizient announces its 2020 Connections Education Summit for members and suppliers will be held virtually Sept. 15-17.

09/10/20

Vizient Launches Integrated Clinical Preference Solution to Lower Costs on Physician Preference Items

Vizient announces the launch of its Integrated Clinical Preference Solution to help hospitals achieve sustainable value on physician preference items.

08/12/20

Vizient Announces Community Contracting Program to Help Certified Diverse Suppliers Connect with Hospitals

Vizient announces an opportunity for minority-, women- and veteran-owned businesses to enroll in its Community Contracting Program.

08/10/20

Vizient Announces New PPE Contract for Additional 40M Isolation Gowns per Year through Novaplus Enhanced Supply Program

Vizient announces agreement with Encompass Group to increase the supply of personal protective equipment through its Novaplus Enhanced Supply Program.

08/05/20

Vizient Announces Product Categories for Q3 Group Buys Program

Vizient announces product categories and supplier savings opportunities available as part of its Quarter 3 Group Buys Program through Sept. 30.

07/30/20

Vizient Supply Chain Expert Cathy Denning to Participate in Senate Finance Committee Hearing on Counterfeit Personal Protective Equipment

Vizient's supply chain expert Cathy Denning to testify before U.S. Senate Finance Committee regarding counterfeit PPE during the COVID-19 pandemic.

07/29/20

New Vizient Drug Price Forecast Estimates 3.29% Increase in Hospital Drug Spending for 2021

Vizient releases its July 2020 Drug Price Forecast projecting hospitals and non-acute environments can expect a 3.29% increase in drug costs in 2021.

In addition to caring for critically ill patients, caregivers and support staff are battling changes to workload, shortages in necessary PPE and concern for the safety of their own families; all leaving them vulnerable to extreme stress.