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OVERVIEW

A member-driven healthcare performance improvement company providing data-driven solutions, analytics, and the nation's largest GPO for supply chain, pharmacy, and clinical operations.

Vizient, Inc. is the largest member-owned healthcare performance improvement company in the United States, serving over 5,000 not-for-profit health system members, including 97% of the nation's academic medical centers.

The company's core offering is a suite of data-driven solutions, expertise, and a robust contract portfolio through its Group Purchasing Organization (GPO), which represents over $100 billion in annual purchasing volume. The software and analytics platform is designed to help healthcare providers improve clinical outcomes, boost operational efficiency, and optimize cost performance by aligning cost, quality, and market performance.

Key Software Solutions & Capabilities:

  • Supply Chain Analytics (e.g., Supply Analytics): Provides price visibility, real-time market data, and price benchmarking capabilities to support cost reduction initiatives and strategic sourcing.
  • Pharmacy Analytics: Enables analysis of medication usage patterns, identification of cost-saving opportunities, and optimization of pharmacy performance with access to a large portfolio of products and services.
  • Item Master Management (DataLYNX): A platform for effective item master management, including compressed ERP descriptions, Global Trade Item Numbers (GTINs), and product attributes to improve data quality and completeness.
  • Capital Spend Insights: A web-based platform for planning, procuring, managing, and disposing of capital assets, offering real-time pricing data, benchmarking, and automated quote review.
  • Workforce Optimization & Clinical Analytics: Tools to gain insights into clinical expenses, generate custom reports, and conduct procedural analytics to manage service line operations and automate workflows.

The platform integrates seamlessly with other healthcare systems, including ERPs and EHRs, to provide a unified portal for managing clinical, pharmacy, and supply chain data.

RATING & STATS

User Rating
3.6/5.0
16 reviews
Customers
5,000+
Founded
2016

KEY FEATURES

  • Supply Chain Spend Analytics
  • Pharmacy Cost & Utilization Analytics
  • GPO Contract Management
  • Real-Time Price Benchmarking
  • Item Master Data Management (DataLYNX)
  • Capital Asset Management & Budgeting
  • Clinical Expense & Procedural Analytics
  • Workforce Optimization

PRICING

Model: enterprise
Access to the software and analytics suite is typically provided as part of a Vizient membership or service contract. The Group Purchasing Organization (GPO) membership is often free for members, funded by distributors and manufacturers.

TECHNICAL DETAILS

Deployment: cloud, saas
Platforms: web, ios, android
📱 Mobile Apps🔌 API Available

USE CASES

Optimizing supply chain spend and performanceReducing medication errors and controlling pharmacy costsImproving item master data quality and GPO complianceStrategic capital equipment budgeting and procurementImproving clinical outcomes and operational efficiency

INTEGRATIONS

ERP SystemsEHR SystemsPharmacy Management SystemsClinical Supply Chain Vendors

COMPLIANCE & SECURITY

Compliance:
HIPAAHITECH Act
Security Features:
  • 🔒Industry-standard strong password policies
  • 🔒Administrative, physical, and technical safeguards

SUPPORT & IMPLEMENTATION

Support: email, phone, faq, documentation
Target Company Size: medium, enterprise
TRAINING AVAILABLE

PROS & CONS

✓ Pros:
  • +Highly responsive customer account managers and support.
  • +Robust data analysis and data management suite for healthcare.
  • +Strong confidence in the software's future product direction.
  • +Largest GPO in the nation, providing significant contract value.
✗ Cons:
  • -Some users find the interface or systems to be 'somewhat antiquated'.
  • -Lacks specific ratings for ease of setup, suggesting potential implementation challenges.
  • -Analytical depth may be perceived as lower compared to some niche competitors.

ABOUT VIZIENT

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