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Surveying the landscape of the newest Alzheimer’s disease medications
January 7, 2025

The controversy surrounding the FDA's recent approvals of medications for Alzheimer’s disease has raised important questions about the medications’ safety and cost, as well as their ability to delive... read more

Supply chain and cost management
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New Joint Commission sustainability certification can help your strategy, culture and cost savings bloom
December 10, 2024

Valley Children’s Healthcare used the Sustainable Health Certification Program to better align sustainability efforts and employee engagement across the organization... read more

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A sticky situation: Reducing PFAS in foodservice
November 22, 2024

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

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How cellular, acellular and matrix-like products (formerly known as CTPs) improve wound care
November 21, 2024

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

Clinical operations and quality
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How changing connectors could improve safety
October 10, 2024

When it comes to patient safety, the right connection can make all the difference. Standardized connectors can help reduce medical tubing misconnections during the delivery of fluids, nutrition and m... read more

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Clinical operations and quality
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Parkview Health reviews formulary process, saves millions in non-labor costs amidst rising cost of drugs
September 24, 2024

With a projected 3.81% drug price inflation rate for pharmaceuticals by the Vizient Pharmacy Market Outlook, it's not surprising health system pharmacies are turning to formulary review as a way to m... read more

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Daily Dispatch, Day 3: Rush President and CEO Dr. Omar Lateef to reflect on future of healthcare in closing keynote
September 18, 2024

Daily Dispatch, Day 3: Rush President and CEO Dr. Omar Lateef to reflect on future of healthcare in closing keynote... read more

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Daily Dispatch, Day 2: Education sessions, Top Performers take center stage today
September 17, 2024

Daily Dispatch, Day 2: Education sessions, Top Performers take center stage today... read more

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Daily Dispatch, Day 1: Welcome to the 2024 Vizient Connections Summit
September 16, 2024

Welcome to the 2024 Vizient Connections Summit... read more

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Are we enemies or allies? The symbiotic relationship between purchasing and accounts payable to drive success
August 8, 2024

Collaboration between purchasing and accounts payable plays a pivotal role in shaping the financial health and overall efficiency of a healthcare organization. Here, Vizient’s Patrick Marier explores... read more

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The only way to curb climate change is together
July 30, 2024

Taking part in collaborations is vital not just for the health of our industry but to ensure positive outcomes for people, places and the planet. If your organization is on the fence about committing... read more

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Standardization of advanced energy devices leads to cost savings, better patient outcomes
July 18, 2024

While advanced energy is a popular category with versatile solutions that make surgery more efficient and precise, there are challenges, especially around surgeons’ fear of change. Luckily, there are... read more

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Clinical operations and quality