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Vizient, Inc President and CEO, Byron Jobe, opened the #VizientSummit alongside Dr. Fritz François, EVP, Vice Dean, and Chief of Hospital Operations at NYU Langone Health. https://viz.inc/4epcZ87 Jobe welcomed nearly 5,000 attendees by encouraging them to reflect on their accomplishments — and to focus on the opportunities ahead, "Because no matter the innovation or the further we progress, it all comes back to that notion of a community caring for someone in need. That’s why we do what we do, that’s why we’re here together — and that’s why we celebrate.” Dr. Francois shared NYU Langone's journey to establish a high reliability organization that embraced innovation, equity and accountability. He provided five key principles to building this type of culture. https://viz.inc/4epcZ87 ▶️ See what providers and suppliers have been up to 📽️ https://viz.inc/3XsuDRq

Proud to present the 2024 Norman Borlaug Humanitarian Award to the Center for the Rights of Abused Children, recognizing their efforts to protect and advocate for vulnerable children. They were honored at the annual #VizientSummit, and provided a donation by Vizient, Inc to further their crucial mission. About the Vizient Humanitarian Award➡️ https://viz.inc/48hmow6 About their organization ▶️ https://viz.inc/4d7iTJW

We are proud to announce and congratulate the 2024 Vizient, Inc top-performing providers and suppliers, recognized during #VizientSummit for their exceptional performance in clinical quality, supplier diversity and environmental sustainability. It’s an honor to collaborate with these leading healthcare providers and suppliers nationwide, and to celebrate their remarkable achievements and unwavering dedication to delivering outstanding patient care! Congratulations to all #VizientProviders #VizientSuppliers! #VizientAwards https://lnkd.in/gCWbVfFE

Today, we announced an innovative strategic partnership with Qualtrics, the leader and creator of the experience management category to transform the way healthcare organizations measure and improve performance. The partnership will help organizations better understand the connections between quality, safety and patient experiences, combining key metrics from Vizient and Qualtrics to improve patient outcomes and operational efficiency. https://viz.inc/3zuGeY8

Congratulations to the 2024 #VizientSuppliers Award Recipients! Top suppliers and distributors were honored for their outstanding service to #VizientProviders. They were announced during #VizientSummit. https://viz.inc/3zoniKQ "These suppliers are crucial in our collective goal to meet and surpass provider expectations, and they have shown a true commitment to collaboration for the improvement of healthcare," said Simrit Sandhu, spend management president at Vizient, Inc. More info & slideshow: ➡️ https://viz.inc/4etc726

We submitted comments on CMS proposed rules around the CY 2025 Medicare Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment System and Physician Fee Schedule. We urge CMS to consider a more substantial increase to better support hospitals' financial stability. "Without a more substantial increase, hospitals risk significant financial strain that could negatively impact patient care," said Shoshana Krilow, SVP of public policy and government relations for Vizient. https://viz.inc/3Zg1P16

Yesterday on Capitol Hill, Vizient, Inc hosted a policy briefing titled "Rural Healthcare Realities: Hospitals' Efforts to Bridge the Access Gap" focusing on the critical challenges rural healthcare providers and patients face and the policies necessary for the stability and sustainability of healthcare delivery in rural America. The event featured remarks from Representatives Representative Brad Wenstrup (R-OH) and @Jill Tokuda (D-HI). A distinguished panel of healthcare leaders addressed ongoing challenges, including workforce recruitment and retention difficulties, reduced access to services such as maternal care and financial burdens. Key recommendations included protecting the 340B program, extending telehealth waivers, increasing GME spots, and opposing site-neutral payment cuts and reductions to the CMS physician fee schedule. • Russ Gronewold, MBA, president & CEO, Bryan Health • Michael McCoy, MD, president & CEO, Great River Health • Andrew Thomas, MD, MBA, FACP, chief clinical officer, The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center Learn more about Vizient's advocacy and public policy efforts. https://lnkd.in/gWTDAn3n

Vizient, Inc recently submitted comments to CMS on the CY 2025 Medicare OPPS and PFS proposed rules, urging a more substantial reimbursement rate increase to support hospitals' financial stability. "Without a more substantial increase, hospitals risk significant financial strain that could negatively impact patient care," said Shoshana Krilow, SVP of public policy and government relations for Vizient. Vizient also: ❗ Recommended Hospital Star Ratings & #maternalhealth support improvements ❗ Expressed concerns around the declining conversion factor ❗ Advocated for permanent #telehealth policies ❗ Urged CMS to adopt the more comprehensive Vizient Vulnerability Index™ for #healthequity initiatives. https://viz.inc/3Zg1P16

The rise in high-consequence infectious diseases (HCIDs) such as Ebola, SARS and COVID-19 has caused the global healthcare landscape to face numerous challenges. As a result, The Joint Commission revised its Infection Prevention Standards to include HCIDs. Here are five strategies to help hospital leaders prepare for them. https://viz.inc/3YJVsTA