Coloplast, a global medical device company and market leader in intimate healthcare, has received an Innovative Technology contract for Biatain Silicone Fit with Vizient, the largest provider-driven healthcare performance improvement company in the US. The contract was awarded based on review of Biatain Silicone Fit from hospital experts who serve on one of Vizient?s client-led councils, and it signifies to Vizient clients its unique qualities that potentially bring improvement to the healthcare industry. Innovative Technology contracts are recommended after review and interaction with products submitted through Vizient?s Innovative Technology Program.
Vizient client-led councils identify technologies that have the potential to enhance clinical care, patient safety, healthcare worker safety or improve business operations of healthcare organizations. Vizient represents a diverse client base that includes academic medical centers, pediatric facilities, community hospitals, integrated health delivery networks and non-acute healthcare providers and has a portfolio that represents more than $140 billion in annual purchasing volume. Through its Innovative Technology Program, Vizient works with client-led councils and task forces to evaluate products for their potential to bring real innovation to healthcare.
If it is determined that a product is innovative, Vizient may award a contract outside of the competitive bid cycle.
