Vizient Projects Outpatient Care Surge Amid Shifting Healthcare Dynamics
Event summary
- Vizient forecasts 20% growth in outpatient care and 7% in inpatient care over the next decade.
- Home health volumes expected to rise 13% in five years as care shifts beyond hospitals.
- Adult emergency department visits projected to increase 6% due to delayed preventive care.
- Vizient acquired Kaufman Hall in 2024, expanding advisory services for financial and operational excellence.
The big picture
Vizient's forecast underscores the structural shift toward ambulatory care, driven by aging populations and chronic disease prevalence. The acquisition of Kaufman Hall positions Vizient to capitalize on demand for data-driven planning as health systems adapt to these trends. With $156 billion in annual purchasing volume, Vizient's insights carry significant weight in shaping healthcare delivery strategies.
What we're watching
- Care Delivery Shift
- How the acceleration of outpatient care will impact hospital capacity planning and workforce strategy.
- Technological Integration
- Whether AI and virtual health can sustain operational efficiency gains in fragmented healthcare systems.
- Financial Pressures
- The pace at which insurance coverage contractions will force more patients into emergency departments.
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