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3 published pieces mention Vizient, Inc., newest first. Each links to the full analysis.
The Vizient, Inc. profile · All research
September 21, 2026 · for subscribers
Vizient closed on SxanPro on September 17. SxanPro is a 2019 Grand Rapids startup; its founder stays on as vice president. GHX, Cardinal Health and Owens & Minor already own comparable inventory capability.
September 20, 2026 · for subscribers
Six GPO chief executives have left since 2015. From public records: none returned to the GPO world, and none to a health system. The three with a public next role went to private equity, public company boards, and government, then advisory work. Two have no public next role on record; the sixth appears on LinkedIn as founder of an AI startup and an operating advisor to a technology firm.
September 20, 2026 · for subscribers
Vizient meets in Las Vegas from Tuesday; its supplier awards are Tuesday night, and last year the release followed the next morning with Baxter and Philips taking two awards each. Premier meets outside Washington on October 6, its first Breakthroughs since going private. Below: the day-by-day announcement schedule for both, last year's winners, and the suppliers that win at more than one GPO.
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