As health organizations transition toward population health and value-based contracting, the challenges in determining the right number and mix of providers, as well as the placement and alignment of
Sharpening Your Clinically Integrated Network
Health system clients are asking HSG a different set of network planning questions in the face of today’s market challenges. Focus has shifted to building a network that can effectively address
7 Ways Physician Strategy Outperforms Traditional Manpower Planning
Traditional manpower planning is inadequate for success in today’s rapidly-changing healthcare environment. Instead, Healthcare Strategy Group recommends a comprehensive physician strategy tor medical
Case Study: Developing a Physician Recruitment Plan at the Hospital System Level
Background A five-hospital system in Northern Indiana located just outside the Chicago metropolitan area required a shared recruitment plan to address the need for multiple select specialties.
Case Study: Developing a Defensible Physician Needs Analysis for a Combination Urban/Rural Market
Background Located in the Central East corridor, this three-hospital system, comprised of two adult and one children’s hospital, is a tertiary provider for an 18-county service area, encompassing
Service Area Challenges in Physician Manpower Planning
The growth in physician employment is creating some new challenges when defining service areas for physician manpower planning. Frequently, initial discussion with clients regarding the service area
Building Medical Staff Support for Your Recruitment Plan
When hospitals plan the recruitment of new physicians into their community, whether into private practice or employment, resistance from the established physicians is not uncommon. Such resistance can