Numerous clients have asked HSG for assistance in providing board education regarding physician employment. Driving this request are the frequent questions they receive from board members about why
Best Practices: Engage Physicians in Strategic Planning, or Fail
Strategic success has never been more dependent upon physicians. In a market with increased accountability, your system’s future will depend on the ability of your physicians to deliver better, more
Your Growth Strategy Isn’t Aggressive Enough
Why do so many hospitals and health systems shy away from an aggressive growth strategy? We see several typical reasons: Disinclination to commit the attention and organization required of
Webinar: Preserving Your Hospital’s Independence
Consolidation with the industry is the norm and the number of independent hospitals is declining each year. Yet in many client hospitals, the board and management prefer hospital independence. Is that
The Dilemma of Site Neutrality
The increasing prevalence and likelihood of site-neutral payments creates a major challenge that hospitals and health systems must address. The federal budget is one contributing factor, with
Webinar: Quick Primer on Health System Strategic Plans
In this 11-minute webinar, Managing Partner David Miller explains HSG's approach to strategic planning, what differentiates the firm, and why HSG focuses on physician engagement. [bsmdw_content
Bipartisan Budget Act’s Impact on Hospital Plans and Strategies
On November 2, 2015, after Congressional and White House budget negotiations, President Obama signed into law the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2015 (“the Act”). Section 603 of the Act mandates that new
Webinar: Managing at the Speed of Change: Strategic Considerations You Must Address in 2016
Value-based reimbursement is rapidly moving from scary concept to scary reality. Join Managing Partner David Miller and Senior Manager Travis Ansel for this 60-minute webinar that: provides a
5 Keys to an Effective Geographic Growth Strategy
An effective geographic growth strategy is critical to the long-term sustainability of hospitals and health systems. Healthcare Strategy Group has established five key strategic considerations for