IRVING, Texas--( BUSINESS WIRE )-- Vizient, Inc . announced 30 new, renewed or expanded member agreements with health care organizations in the second quarter of 2018. The new agreements, which include a range of academic medical centers, pediatric facilities, community hospitals, integrated health delivery networks and non-acute health care providers, demonstrate continued growth and high member retention for the company.

“With an extensive contract portfolio, unique sourcing programs and approximately $100 billion in annual purchasing volume, Vizient is able to offer hospitals significant opportunities to lower supply costs,” said  Rand Ballard , chief customer officer for Vizient. “Equally important, members are also finding value through Vizient’s deep expertise and cutting edge analytics solutions which are helping them meet their clinical and quality goals. We are excited to partner with these organizations in their work to improve patient outcomes, reduce clinical variation and lower their supply and operating costs.”