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Case Study: Developing a Strategy for a Rapidly-Growing Physician Network
Background A two-hospital system in the Midwest had a 45-provider employed network that had grown tremendously over three years. Much of that growth was unplanned and primarily based on reactions to […]
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Health Systems: Six Steps to Developing a System-Wide Primary Care Strategy
As the healthcare industry continues to consolidate, many healthcare systems are gaining hospitals and physician practices in new, less familiar markets. With so many priorities clamoring for a piece of […]
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Case Study: Creating a Successful Oncology Co-management Relationship
Co-management agreements can be mutually beneficial to hospitals and physicians. They can improve quality, reduce cost, and provide financial benefits to participating physicians. However, proper execution is required to realize […]
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Webinar: Defining a Proactive and Comprehensive Physician Alignment Strategy
Hospitals around the country are experiencing similar challenges with their physician alignment strategies: Reacting to physician demands instead of proactively developing strategic physician relationships; High variability and questionable effectiveness in […]
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Defining a Comprehensive and Proactive Physician Strategy
Hospitals and health systems frequently express the same frustrations when discussing their physician strategies: “All we do is respond to what our competitors are doing.” “It’s dictated by what the […]
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What Your Doctors Need to Know About: The Impact of Reform on Hospitals’ Bottom Lines
Across the nation, hospital financial performance is weak on average. Rating agencies, such as Moody’s, are citing lower returns and posting a negative outlook for the industry. Why Financial Performance […]
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Webinar: Proven Strategies for Dealing with Soft Volumes
Across the country, hospitals are struggling. Reimbursement is down. Admissions are down. For the first time in a decade, the industry is shedding jobs. CEOs are wondering if the decline […]
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How To Get the Most from a Physician Needs Analysis: Ask the Right Questions!
One size doesn’t fit all when developing a Physician Needs Analysis. While similar base components are always included, the scope, data elements, methodology and resulting analysis should reflect the questions […]