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EPISODE · Jun 29, 2026 · 18 MIN

Roadmap to top performance

from Knowledge on the Go · host Vizient Performance Improvement Collaborative

What separates top performing health systems from their peers? For the past two decades, Vizient has explored that question through research focused on leadership, culture, and practices that drive organizational performance. Julie Cerese, Group Senior Vice President of Performance Management and National Networks at Vizient, joins host Shannon Hale to discuss how this work has evolved and why it continues to shape healthcare organizations today. Guest Speaker: Julie Cerese RN, MSN, PhD Senior Vice President Member Networks and Performance Management Programs Vizient Host: Shannon Hale, MHA, RN, CPHQ Senior Program Director, Performance Improvement Programs Vizient Show Notes: [00:07] Introduction and the origins of the Roadmap to Top Performance research [01:03] Healthcare leaders asked what separates top performing organizations from their peers [03:01] Building the Quality and Accountability ranking using STEAP principles [04:41] The blinded research process that uncovered clear differences between top and middle performers [05:27] One specific healthcare system applied the research findings to achieve sustained excellence [07:25] Researchers observations during site visits to top performing organizations [09:01] Leadership, culture, and why visible executives create accountability throughout an organization [11:49] Vizient's Roadmap to Top Performance benchmarking survey [15:16] Participating organizations are learning from the survey [17:01] Reflecting on twenty years of research and its continued impact on healthcare performance Links | Resources: Contacting Knowledge on the Go: [email protected] Subscribe Today! Apple Podcasts Spotify YouTube Android RSS Feed

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