Key Highlights
- Vizient acquires remaining interest in Kaufman Hall, expanding strategic healthcare advisory services.
- Combined expertise to address complex healthcare challenges.
- Transaction expected to close in the second half of the year pending regulatory review.
Source: Business Wire
Notable Quotes
- “When we founded Kaufman Hall nearly 40 years ago, we could not have envisioned the growth in our advisory services and expertise. This growth has been appropriately recognized by our remarkable partnership with both MDP and Vizient.” — Ken Kaufman, Managing Director, Co-founder and Chair at Kaufman Hall
- “We are both mission-driven organizations. Helping healthcare organizations achieve their full potential in service to others is the reason we exist and the catalyst behind our growth.” — Byron Jobe, President and CEO at Vizient
- “Through our partnership with Vizient, and with the support of MDP, we have unlocked increased value for our clients by delivering enhanced offerings to solve their most challenging problems.” — Kate Guelich, Managing Director and CEO at Kaufman Hall
SoHC's Take
The acquisition of Kaufman Hall by Vizient represents a significant milestone in the healthcare advisory sector. By fully integrating Kaufman Hall’s strategic and financial expertise with Vizient’s vast network and data assets, the combined entity is poised to deliver unparalleled value to healthcare organizations. This move underscores the importance of collaboration and consolidation in navigating the increasingly complex landscape of healthcare. As the transaction completes, the industry can expect a more robust offering of innovative solutions aimed at improving patient care and operational efficiency across the healthcare continuum. This strategic alignment is likely to set a new benchmark for advisory services in the sector, emphasizing the critical role of data-driven decision-making in achieving sustainable healthcare improvements.
