As the University of Texas System team took their seats to share the story of the system’s successful journey to improved alignment during a panel at the 2024 Vizient Connections Summit, they were greeted with a room overflowing with attendees.
By the end of the session — during which the team discussed the key factors that led to better collaboration and communication among all eight of the system’s healthcare institutions — the audience was abuzz with questions, especially as health systems continue to expand and evolve due to mergers and acquisitions. Kaufman Hall’s recent M&A activity report showed there were 72 announced transactions in 2024, making alignment among growing institutions an increasingly important priority.
