The Capital Compass

Today we're going to explore the current state of rural hospitals and independent community hospitals, many of which are navigating razor thin margins and rising capital costs. We'll talk about emerging policy support and how this may impact capital investment decisions.   Guests: Russell Hall VP, Independent Community Market Vizient   Rebecca Gayden Sr Principal, Capital Equipment Solutions Vizie...

Haphazard plans aren't really plans at all and when you are dealing with capital commitments that can range from thousands to hundreds of thousands of dollars In expense, the work you do BEFORE you spend Is as Important as the spend Itself. That's where Capital Commit comes In.    Guests:  Mahogany Laur  Program Services Manager  Vizient    Tammi Pegues  Program Services Director  Vizient    Host:...

Where is the true value in capital equipment procurements?  Capital purchases are often high-stakes decisions that require coordination between clinical, financial and operational teams. Listen In as we unlock the secrets to finding value within your capital expenditures.   Guest: Adam Fairbourn Sr. Director, Contract Services Vizient   Joni Swartz Sr. Director, Contract Services Vizient   Host: S...

What makes medical equipment planning such a crucial part of the construction, expansion and renovation equation? When you think of construction costs, you can't limit yourself to thinking of bricks and drywall. There's way more to It. In this episode, we explore the costs associated with medical equipment and medical equipment planning so that you're better Informed when It comes time to renovate...

What is the true cost of ownership when it comes to medical equipment? When you think of capital spending, ownership costs can become very configurable from the standpoint that everyone has different systems, tools and methods to arrive at a base value. That's why Vizient has put tools in place that allow for a certain amount of standardization and consistency, essentially leveling the field when...

Whether you're navigating decentralized purchasing, benchmarking spend, or trying to align capital budget system wide, the Capital Spend Insights tool was built to transform how your organization approaches capital planning. Mike Kolp, associate principal from Vizient's Capital Equipment Solutions team joins host Susan Edwards to share how health systems are using Capital Spend Insights to unlock...

Theranostics is a groundbreaking topic that's reshaping how we diagnose and treat cancer. It's a cutting-edge approach in cancer care, combining diagnosing and treating cancer using the same molecular tools. Theranostics has the spotlight because it's delivering on a promise we've been chasing for years in cancer care, truly personalized targeted treatment with fewer side effects than traditional...

Theranostics is a groundbreaking topic that's reshaping how we diagnose and treat cancer. It's a cutting-edge approach in cancer care, combining diagnosing and treating cancer using the same molecular tools. Theranostics has the spotlight because it's delivering on a promise we've been chasing for years in cancer care, truly personalized targeted treatment with fewer side effects than traditional...

This episode highlights the mainstay of Vizient’s group purchasing strategy – the Group Buy Program. Celebrating 20 years of delivering value, the Group Buy Program is a flexible, time-bound program for healthcare organizations that enables them to achieve enhanced savings, better terms and product upgrades while leveraging their GPO participation.   Guests: Rebecca Gayden Senior Principal, Capita...

On this episode, we finish our discussion on the dynamic growth and future of diagnostic imaging. Imaging is expanding well beyond the hospital walls and factors into any strategic plans for the future.   Guests: Gurmeet Bawa, MS Consulting Director Sg2 Intelligence Vizient   Adam Fairbourn, MBA Director, Contract Services Capital Equipment Solutions Vizient   Host: Andrew Rebhan, MHIHIM Senior Co...

Diagnostic imaging is a dynamic growth engine in healthcare, reaching into areas such as AI, sustainability and emerging therapies with tremendous improvements now and in the near future. Its reach goes well beyond the hospital walls. On the next two episodes, our guests examine where diagnostic imaging is today and the forces determining its future.   Guests: Gurmeet Bawa, MS Consulting Director...

Chart your course with The Capital Compass, an exciting new podcast to help you navigate your journey to value. On The Capital Compass, we explore today's most dynamic areas in capital spend strategy. From imaging and Group Buys, we dive into the emerging trends and market drivers that are shaping the big decisions for capital procurement. As a part of the powerful lineup of Vizient podcasts, The...