Modeling the Pace of Change: Why Sg2’s Impact of Change® Forecast Sets the Industry Standard

Health care leaders face unprecedented complexity—massive data volumes, disruptive innovation and rapid policy shifts. To stay ahead, executives need more than historical analytics; they need foresight grounded in evidence and expert interpretation. That’s where Sg2’s Impact of Change forecast stands apart.

At Vizient, Sg2’s dedicated research team annually synthesizes proprietary and public data while closely monitoring clinical, macroeconomic and policy trends. This combination of data science and deep expertise bends the demand curve beyond what historical modeling alone can predict. The result: accurate, actionable forecasts that anticipate how patients will engage with care—before the market feels the impact.

Proven Foresight, Real Impact.

For example, years before GLP-1 medications reshaped obesity care, Sg2 projected rising demand for comprehensive weight management programs and the decline of bariatric surgery volumes. The team similarly predicted the migration of joint replacements to outpatient settings and the downstream effects of evolving women’s health screening guidelines. These insights enabled health systems to invest strategically, partner effectively with physicians and capture emerging opportunities.

From National Trends to Local Action.

The forecast’s sophisticated hyper localization feature helps leaders translate macro shifts into market-specific strategy. By modeling variables such as Medicaid changes, uninsured rates and economic stability at the state level, Sg2 empowers systems to scenario-plan with confidence and precision.

The Impact of Change analytic isn’t just another forecast—it’s an anticipatory system for navigating disruption. By continuously refining this model, Sg2 provides health care executives with a differentiated, proven roadmap for aligning operations, capital and strategy to the future of care delivery.

Learn about our latest projections from the Impact of Change forecast.