Capital Compass Podcast

Unlocking Value

VizientPodcast
23 min readDec 8, 2025
Financial sustainabilitySupply chain and cost management

Where is the true value in capital equipment procurements? Capital purchases are often high-stakes decisions that require coordination between clinical, financial and operational teams. Listen In as we unlock the secrets to finding value within your capital expenditures.

Guest:
Adam Fairbourn
Sr. Director, Contract Services
Vizient

Joni Swartz
Sr. Director, Contract Services
Vizient

Host:
Susan Edwards
Product Marketing Manager
Vizient

Show Notes:

[01:24 – 03:05] What makes capital equipment procurement unique?

[03:05 – 05:30] Vizient's bid process explained.

[05:30 – 07:13] How important is the total cost of ownership?

[07:13 – 9:58] What value can be unlocked In the GPO national agreements.

[9:58 – 12:17] Examples of how the framework Is put together.

[12:17 – 13:39] What Is the value of unlocking a GPO?

[13:39 – 14:58] How can smaller clients unlock the same value?

[14:58 – 16:18] Are group buys available?

[16:18 – 19:10] Unlocking value on a large scale.

[19:10 – 21:45] Are there quick wins to be found?

[21:45 – 23:05] Wrap up and suggestions

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