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Building Comprehensive Physician Strategy and Manpower Development
Background Our Client was a large tertiary health system in the Midwest with an employed provider network that encompasses the majority of the active hospital medical staff. Historically, decisions about physician and advanced practitioner recruitment had been made by a multitude of executives for varying reasons, with the employed provider network driving its own strategy…
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Implementing a Patient-Centered Care Model to Reduce Opioid Usage
St. Claire Medical Group (SCMG) in Morehead, KY, has drastically reduced the number of chronic and acute pain patients who receive opioid prescriptions.
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Aultman Medical Group (AMG) Revenue Cycle Improvement & Redesign Case Study
Aultman Medical Group sought to optimize its revenue cycle operations. HSG’s assessment and implementation led to 3% revenue cycle lift or a $2.5 million cash improvement and a 20% decrease in A/R.
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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: The challenges are real, but so are the risks of sticking to “safe” strategies. Margins are stagnant or decreasing, while fixed expenses are on the rise. Top line revenue growth is the path to success. …
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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 still an option? Under what circumstances? And what focus should the organization pursue if that is their objective? We will explore these questions, and…
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Case Study: Saint Francis Strategic Plan
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Saint Francis Healthcare System is located in Cape Girardeau, MO and is anchored by the 307-bed Saint Francis Medical Center. They were number three in consumer preference in a two-hospital community in 1999 with an ADC of 124. After 16 years of aggressive strategic action and effective leadership, the organization has grown to be…
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Preparing for Emerging Delivery Models: PHO Development to Facilitate Value-Based Care Delivery
Physician-Hospital Organizations (PHOs) are experiencing a resurgence, as hospitals and health systems grapple with ACOs, Bundled Payments, narrow networks and direct contracting in the wake of healthcare reform. During this informative, 45-minute webinar, HSG Partner David Miller and Director Travis Ansel will cover: The PHO model’s benefits under payment reform. How PHOs are being used…
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Webinar: Physician Leadership: A Critical Resource for Success
For hospitals and health systems, physician leadership is critical to success. It drives positive outcomes at every level — from the frontline delivery of patient care to board-level strategic planning. This 60-minute webinar will help hospital and health system senior leadership and physician executives: Understand the crucial roles and functions of physician leaders at every level…
