Beyond the Buy: Building Strategic Value in Imaging Equipment Procurement

Irving, TX US
August 19, 2025 to August 20, 2025

In today’s healthcare environment, imaging and radiology services are foundational to diagnosis, treatment planning, and patient outcomes. As technological innovation accelerates, strategic procurement of imaging equipment has become more complex and more critical. This session explores how healthcare organizations can move beyond transactional buying to build lasting value through thoughtful procurement strategies. Attendees will learn how to align clinical, operational, and supply chain stakeholders; implement smart contract structures; and optimize negotiations.

Target Audience

  • Radiologic Technologists
  • Other Healthcare Professionals

Learning Objectives

At the conclusion of this activity, participants should be able to:  

    1.  
  • Demonstrate effective strategies for aligning clinical end-users, business line leaders, and supply chain specialists for imaging equipment procurement planning.
  • Describe practices that strengthen alignment between imaging leadership and supply chain during procurement and vendor management
  • Identify important terms and contract structures that support long-term value in imaging equipment procurement, including software/service considerations.
  • Discuss potential pitfalls and opportunities to create value during vendor purchasing negotiations.

 

 

Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 1.00 ASRT CE
  • 1.00 General CE - Attendance
Course opens: 
08/19/2025
Course expires: 
10/18/2025
Event starts: 
08/19/2025 - 2:00pm CDT
Event ends: 
08/20/2025 - 3:00pm CDT
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The Westin
400 West Las Colinas Blvd
Irving, TX 75039
United States

FACULTY

 
Jonathan Williams, BS
Senior Portfolio Manager         
Indiana University Health
 
 
 
Disclaimer
The education provided through this activity is for continuing education purposes only. The views and opinions expressed in this activity are those of the faculty/presenters and do not necessarily reflect the views of Vizient, Inc.

 

Designation Statement(s)

 

Radiologic Technologists (ASRT)

 
Approved by the ASRT for Category A continuing education credit.
 
 
 
Other Healthcare Professionals (General CE Credit)
 
Vizient, Inc. will award all other healthcare professionals who successfully complete the activity a Certificate of Participation. Various state license boards and credentialing bodies accept certificates of participation from accredited CE activities to meet CE requirements for license renewals and re-certification. It is the responsibility of the participant to contact their state licensing board and/or certifying body for verification on credit eligibility reciprocity.

Available Credit

  • 1.00 ASRT CE
  • 1.00 General CE - Attendance
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