Honoring health systems that raise the standard of care
Discover how our annual awards recognize clients for outstanding achievements in clinical care and sustainability.
Every year, we recognize the health systems that don't just meet the standard of care — they raise it.
Our annual awards recognize top performance across clinical and supply chain operations. We evaluate cohorts using comprehensive data to highlight your most significant achievements.
Quality leadership
The Bernard A. Birnbaum, MD, Quality and Accountability award
The Bernard A. Birnbaum, MD, Quality Leadership award annually highlights Vizient provider clients that demonstrate superior performance, as measured by the Vizient Quality and Accountability Study, conducted annually since 2005. It honors the organizations that turn rigorous data into measurable outcomes, setting the standard for quality leadership across the industry. Meet the providers leading the way.
Momentum recognized
The Rising Star award
The Rising Star award recognizes participating healthcare organizations that made significant improvement within their cohort and scored in the top 25 in the annual Vizient Quality and Accountability ranking. Improvement is measured by a rise in at least 20 positions from the prior year, with exemplary performance measured across mortality, efficiency, effectiveness, patient centeredness, safety, and variation in care. Meet the organizations accelerating to the top.
Ambulatory excellence
The Ambulatory Quality and Accountability award
The Ambulatory Quality and Accountability award highlights Vizient provider customers that demonstrate superior performance, as measured by the Ambulatory Quality and Accountability measures and methodology conducted annually. Performance is evaluated across access to care, continuum of care, quality, efficiency, and variation in care. Meet the organizations delivering superior ambulatory performance.
Sustainability leadership
The Vizient Stewardship award
The Vizient Stewardship award recognizes healthcare organizations for leadership in stewardship through measurable sustainability and responsible sourcing impact. Honorees demonstrate measurable achievements in sustainability and responsible sourcing through program maturity, preferred purchasing, and strong executive commitment. Meet the organizations turning purchasing decisions into measurable financial, operational, and environmental outcomes.
Research
Our research reveals what drives top performance
Learn what top performers do differently, backed by data.
Quality resources
Explore quality and accountability insights
Discover resources that connect data, expertise, and solutions to drive quality improvement and clinical excellence.
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