Vizient Opens Applications for 2026 Innovative Technology Exchange

IRVING, Texas–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Vizient^® is now accepting applications for its 2026 Innovative Technology Exchange, an annual program that connects medical equipment and technology companies with healthcare decision makers from across the country. The event will take place in September in Las Vegas during the Vizient Connections Summit. Deadline to apply is April 17, and applications can be submitted here.

The Innovative Technology Exchange offers selected suppliers the opportunity to demonstrate emerging technologies to supply chain and clinical leaders from Vizient client hospitals, as well as subject matter experts who serve on Vizient provider councils. Participants will showcase how their solutions improve clinical outcomes, enhance safety or drive meaningful improvements in healthcare delivery or business models.

The event is a key component of Vizient’s Innovative Technology Program, a provider-led process that includes rigorous product review by councils and task forces. Participation in the exchange may lead to a Vizient Innovative Technology contract or designation.

“When a technology is identified as innovative through Vizient’s provider-led review process, it signals strong potential to address real-world clinical and operational challenges,” said Kelly Flaharty, associate vice president, contract operations, Vizient, who leads the program. “The Innovative Technology Exchange allows providers to directly engage with emerging solutions and evaluate their relevance in today’s care environment.”

The Innovative Technology Program supports Vizient provider clients by identifying technologies with demonstrated potential to improve performance, outcomes and value across the healthcare system. Since 2003, Vizient has reviewed over 1,700 technologies as part of the program.

About Vizient, Inc.

Vizient, Inc., the nation’s largest provider-driven healthcare performance improvement company, provides solutions and services to more than two-thirds of the nation’s acute care providers and more than one-third of ambulatory providers. Vizient offers proprietary data and analytics to deliver unique clinical and operational insights and a contract portfolio representing $156 billion in annual purchasing volume enabling the delivery of cost-effective care. With its acquisition of Kaufman Hall in 2024, Vizient expanded its advisory services to help providers achieve financial, clinical and operational excellence. Headquartered in Irving, Texas, Vizient has offices throughout the United States. Learn more at www.vizientinc.com.

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