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Report
[H1] 2026 State of the healthcare industry
Get ready for a reset: healthcare outlook for 2026Read the reports
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Report
[H1] Spend Management Outlook, Winter 2026
Data-driven insights for managing inflation and spend variationRead the report
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Vizient FY 2024 Impact
[H1] Making healthcare better, together
Explore our impact across healthcare and beyondRead the reportStrategic Response to the One Big Beautiful BillTransform margins, care delivery & operations under OBBBEarly IRA Impact: Medicare Part B & D Drug Pricing TrendsPart B median growth doubled; Part D showed varied behaviorVizient showcases integrated supply chain capabilities at Spring IDNThe capabilities are designed to connect insight to executionThe Capital CompassThe podcast series to help you navigate the journey to valueListen nowOur clients are improving healthcareWe work alongside leading healthcare organizations, delivering high-quality care using the latest technology and best practices. Experience their stories on achieving performance improvement.Read about their successes
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Achievements of our country’s leading healthcare organizationsMemorial Hermann Health System99.8%Control over suppliesLearn moreUniversity of California Health$6MSee system-wide cost savingsLearn moreBaptist Health$2.5MWith change in distribution practice, client realizes measurable winLearn moreImproving clinical quality scores15%Improvement in mortalityLearn moreHi, I can help answer any questions about our Vizient offerings and insights!
[H2] Insights that power improvement
You’re always focused on improving. Get to the next level with our insights. TrendingData, analytics and AIFinancial sustainabilityPharmacyStrategy, partnerships and innovationClinical operations and qualitySupply chain and cost managementWorkforce management and cultureData on the EdgeAdvancing outcomes and quality of carePerformance trends from essential hospitals, 2025 data.BlogIntegrating AI into physician OPPE: Revolutionizing healthcare quality and performanceAI improves physician performance evaluation impacting patient care.ReportOvercoming capacity constraintsTop healthcare leaders share their strategies.Expert Q&ACulture and its impact on financial sustainabilityImproving workplace culture to help the bottom line.ArticleQ&A with Dwayne Keller: Improving performance improvement through culture and technologyFocus on culture to solve burnout.Press releaseVizient awarded patentVizient® has been awarded a patent for the methodology underlying the Vizient Vulnerability Index™, a proprietary analytics tool designed to help organizations better understand the social and environmental factors that influence health outcomes.View all InsightsWhat are your biggest challenges?Financial sustainabilityProfitable growthCare delivery excellencePeople-centered cultureJoin the team that’s committed to helping healthcare’s best get betterWe’re passionate about helping health systems in the U.S. improve every day. If you share that passion, join our team.Explore careers
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[H1] Insights
All InsightsSupply chain and cost managementStrategy, partnerships and innovationData, analytics and AIFinancial sustainabilityClinical operations and qualityWorkforce management and cultureArticleAdvancing cell, gene, and specialty therapies requires enterprise transformationJune 18, 2026Learn why operational readiness, governance, and financial strategy are critical to scaling cell, gene, and specialty therapies... read moreStrategy, partnerships and innovationPodcastASCs are a Little Tricky for AcademicsJune 17, 2026In this episode of Sg2 Perspectives, host Trevor DaRin is joined by Sg2 expert Tony Guth to explore academic ambulatory surgery center (ASC) strategy... read morePodcastPeeling Back the Layers of Learning in Residency ProgramsJune 15, 2026What happens when learners teach learners? Layered learning is a teaching model that brings pharmacy students, residents, and preceptors together in a collaborative learning environment... read moreBlogImpact of Change: The biggest stories shaping healthcare’s futureJune 11, 2026The 2026 forecast highlights why health systems need more flexible, scenario-based planning strategies... read moreData, analytics and AIBriefD.C. at a Glance: Vizient’s policy & advocacy updatesJune 10, 2026D.C. at a Glance, a monthly update brought to you by Vizient’s Office of Public Policy and Government Relations, is designed to keep you informed on the latest health policy and advocacy developments... read moreStrategy, partnerships and innovationPodcastLeading Through AI TransformationJune 10, 2026In this episode of Sg2 Perspectives, host Jayme Zage, PhD, is joined by Sg2 Senior Intelligence Director Andrew Rebhan to discuss how artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming the health care work... read moreArticlePreparing for large-scale events like FIFA starts long before the crowds arriveJune 8, 2026Learn how health systems can use preparedness planning to strengthen supply chain resiliency and emergency response capabilities for major events like FIFA... read moreSupply chain and cost managementCase studyNurse residency program provides a sustainable solution to nurse turnoverJune 4, 2026NYC Health + Hospitals cut nurse turnover from 46% to 5% with a Vizient residency program—boosting retention, stability and saving $12.7M annually... read moreWorkforce management and cultureArticleAre hospital rankings improving care or distorting it?June 4, 2026Hospital rankings influence reputation, strategy and consumer trust. Leaders question whether scorecards improve quality or divert resources from care... read morePodcastService Line SuccessJune 3, 2026In this episode of Sg2 Perspectives, host Jayme Zage, PhD, is joined by Donnelle Jageman and Rachael Zirkelbach to explore what it takes to achieve service line success in today’s rapidly evolving he... read moreArticleBeyond the plate: Treating chronic disease starts before the hospitalJune 2, 2026How food as medicine is evolving into a strategic lever for health systems to improve outcomes, manage cost, and advance value-based care... read moreFinancial sustainabilityPodcastNetwork Insights on Access and CapacityMay 27, 2026In this episode of Sg2 Perspectives, host Trevor DaRin is joined by Sg2 experts Rebecca Limestall, Jayme Zage, PhD, and Anthony Guth to debrief insights from a recent Vizient® member network meeting ... read more12345...73Next

[H1] News releases
All news releasesCompanyData, analytics and AIFinancial sustainabilityPharmacyStrategy, partnerships and innovationClinical operations and qualitySupply chain and cost managementWorkforce management and cultureCompanyVizient shares comments with CMS to improve prior authorization for drugsJune 12, 2026Vizient offered comments to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services and Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology on the prior authorization process for drugs... read moreCompanyVizient acquires Empierus to expand IT spend management and cost optimization capabilitiesJune 11, 2026The acquisition builds on Vizient’s continued investment in specialized expertise across indirect spend categories as healthcare organizations face mounting financial and operational pressures across... read moreCompanyVizient shares comments with CMS on the FY 2027 IPPS Proposed RuleJune 9, 2026Vizient offered comments to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services on the FY 2027 Inpatient Prospective Payment System (IPPS) Proposed Rule... read moreData, analytics and AIClinical operations and qualityVizient Vulnerability Index receives patent for neighborhood-level social vulnerability analyticsMay 26, 2026The Vizient Vulnerability Index differs from traditional social vulnerability tools by incorporating a broader set of social drivers of health to provide a more localized view of barriers affecting h... read moreSupply chain and cost managementVizient showcases integrated supply chain capabilities at Spring IDN to strengthen trustApril 20, 2026These capabilities are designed to better connect insight to execution while reinforcing consistency, accountability and performance across the supply chain... read moreCompanyVizient announces new and renewed clients for Q3 of 2025March 19, 2026The agreements reinforce Vizient’s leadership in supporting healthcare organizations as they address operational challenges and deliver meaningful value to patients and communities... read moreData, analytics and AIFinancial sustainabilityClinical operations and qualityVizient partnership helps East Alabama Health reach performance improvement goalsMarch 18, 2026Through its participation in Vizient’s Spend Management solutions, East Alabama has realized measurable improvements across multiple areas of the organization: capital asset management, pharmacy and ... read moreData, analytics and AIVizient study ties quality leadership to stronger hospital marginsMarch 17, 2026The analysis of organizations participating in Vizient’s Quality and Accountability Study found a strong correlation between top-tier quality performance and improved operating margins, lower risk-ad... read moreClinical operations and qualityVizient: Growing population with multiple chronic conditions straining emergency and inpatient capacityMarch 3, 2026The findings represent one of the most urgent opportunities for health systems to redesign care delivery... read moreCompanyVizient opens applications for 2026 Innovative Technology ExchangeFebruary 4, 2026The event will take place in September in Las Vegas during the Vizient Connections Summit. Deadline to apply is April 17... read more12345...23Next

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[H2] Careers
Join a team where your ideas matter, your growth is nurtured, and your work makes a real impact. Build your career with us today.View open positions
[H2] Why Vizient?
Working at Vizient means making a difference in today's dynamic healthcare industry, every day. Our mission is to connect healthcare organizations and providers with the knowledge, solutions and expertise that enable them to accelerate their clinical and operational performance.
Vizient is based in Dallas and has offices in 10 metropolitan areas across the United States. We have more than 5,000 employees with a breadth of expertise, experience and compassion, who are eager to develop and implement solutions that advance healthcare for the greater good.
View open positionsComprehensive benefits planAt Vizient®, we understand benefits are an important factor to consider when making a job change – that’s why we make our benefits effective on your first day. That means no waiting period.
Our benefits packages provide flexible, customized coverage to serve our employees’ diverse needs. Our benefits include:

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[H6] Work-life balance

Five weeks (25 days) of PTO
Nine paid company holidays and one floating holiday (to celebrate a religious, cultural, state or
national
day of significance that is not part of our company holiday schedule).
Four weeks to work from anywhere in the U.S.

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[H6] Corporate discounts

Commuter transit and parking accounts (where applicable)
Discounts on cell phone plans, movie tickets, hotels and much more

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[H6] Health and wellness

High-deductible health plans
Dental and vision coverage
Health savings account with company contribution
Flexible spending accounts
Headspace wellness app
401(k) retirement plan with company match up to 6 percent
Life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance
Short-term illness and long-term disability coverage
Tuition assistance program

A commitment to community serviceWe are experts who care about our employees, members, suppliers and our communities. To put this care into practice,
we give employees several avenues to use their time and talents to improve the communities where we work, live and
serve.

[H6] Paid volunteer days off
All full-time employees receive five days of paid time off to volunteer through the Assisting Communities
Together (ACT) program. This time off is in addition to PTO. In 2024, our employees recorded nearly 38,000 hours of volunteer time.

[H6] Volunteer match
In addition to giving our employees paid time off to volunteer, Vizient will make a charitable donation of
$15 an hour for each hour of employee volunteer time that is taken (up to 40 hours per year, for a total of
$600 per employee per year).

[H6] Helping Hand Fund
Vizient has several avenues for corporate giving, one of which is the Helping Hand Fund. This fund provides
financial assistance to employees and eligible dependents who encounter unavoidable emergency circumstances.

Our family of companiesOur national strength and local presence enable us to build trusting relationships with member organizations based on
our knowledge of their particular market and strategy. Our family of companies includes these subsidiary operations:

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A supply chain company serving the non-acute care market and business sectors

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The industry’s first online direct contracting market

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Prime vendor for the 340B drug pricing program

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Providing a unique blend of analytics, advisory and education to help health care systems with market and
enterprise growth strategies

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[H3] Named America's Best Midsize Employers
Vizient is among Forbes' 2026 America's Best Midsize Employers.

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[H3] Named America's Best Employers for Healthcare Professionals
Vizient is among Forbes’ 2025 America’s Best Employers for Healthcare Professionals.
[H2] Workplace culture and values
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[H3] Career development
When you’re the best, we’re the best. We instill an environment where employees feel engaged, satisfied and able to contribute their unique skills and talents while living and working as their authentic selves.
We provide extensive opportunities for personal and professional development, building both employee competence and organizational capability to fuel exceptional performance through an inclusive environment both now and in the future.
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[H3] Company values
Every day we operate from a strong set of values that drive both the performance of our enterprise and the exceptional experience we want to provide – for members and each other. Our Core Values represent who we are and aspire to be every day.
Be Bold
Be Accountable
Be Purposeful
Be Inclusive
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[H3] Driving innovation
At Vizient, our unique perspectives make us stronger as an organization.
Our employees come from all different backgrounds with a vast range of experience and expertise. And It’s our unique perspective and insight that continue to drive us forward so we can accomplish great things, together.
We believe our success is measured by our members success. That’s why innovation is at the forefront of everything we do.
We design modern solutions and services that empower health care providers to do more of what they do best: deliver exceptional care to their patients.
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[H3] Team collaboration
We choose to purposefully engage in initiatives that promote those actions and attitudes which consistently represent our values and enhance our culture.
[H6] Meet Culture Connectors!
Culture Connectors is our guided program designed to increase collaboration among Vizient employees by building peer relationships and engaging in activities that promote our values and sustain our culture.
Our Culture Connectors are located in offices across the country – with 530 participants in more than 38 states!
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A culture of belonging Our strength is our people. Through our experiences, perspectives and expertise, we boldly tackle healthcare’s toughest challenges.
We’re committed to attracting, developing and retaining high-performing talent and fostering a culture of belonging where everyone has the opportunity to thrive and contribute to our shared vision.
Together, we are the nation’s leading healthcare performance improvement company.
[H2] Speak with our team of experts to learn more
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