Vizient expands into DME
By HME News Staff
Updated 8:29 AM CDT, Mon May 16, 2022
IRVING, Texas – Vizient has expanded its Novaplus Enhanced Supply to include three new medical/surgical categories, including durable medical equipment, sterile inhalation water and non-invasive ventilation. Through Novaplus Enhanced Supply, Vizient provides supply assurance for participating members through increased inventory commitment from suppliers. “We are continually communicating with our members and contracted suppliers to prepare for and mitigate against potential supply disruptions,” said Margaret Steele, senior vice president of med/surg for Vizient. “It’s part of a strategy Vizient began before the pandemic that we have since accelerated to ensure hospitals have the supplies and medications they need to continue delivering patient care.” With the new additions, Vizient now covers 10 med/surg categories. The company says it serves more than 50% of the nation’s acute care providers, including 97% of the country’s academic medical centers and more than 20% of ambulatory care providers. Its contract portfolio represents more than $130 billion in annual purchasing volume.
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