The immediate impact of COVID-19 is being felt daily by health systems. Having a proactive plan with engaged physician leaders is the only way to succeed.

An effective onboarding program is crucial for successful integration and retention of newly recruited physicians and Advanced Practice Providers (APPs)

Health systems must be proactive in addressing independent physician practices impacted by the COVID-19 to ensure services are not disrupted once routine and elective care again becomes a reality.

Advanced Practice Provider (APP) employment methodologies and compensation philosophies should be reviewed to maximize alignment with organizational goals and objectives.

As the nation begins to emerge from the depths of the COVID-19 Pandemic, there is a high probability hospital business models will change. Review HSG's observations on the six biggest strategic implications.

Review HSG's COVID-19 pandemic checklist of short and long-term clinical and operational, financial, and strategic areas of evaluation.

On March 17th, CMS announced that it would expand reimbursement for telehealth interactions involving Medicare beneficiaries during the COVID-19 pandemic to offset revenue losses.

HSG’s Dr. Terry McWilliams presents a pre-recorded webinar providing a high level overview of the 2020 changes for the Quality Payment Program (MACRA). The most notable changes for both the MIPS and Advanced APM paths are discussed.

One challenge health system executives continue to face is board concerns about physician employment. The subsidies are at times high, the rationale for employment is often elusive, and the value is not always crystal clear.