Building a Clinically Integrated Network? Six Things You Can’t Afford to Ignore

Don’t underestimate the importance of these six key design and due diligence efforts as you develop your clinically integrated network (CIN): Vision & Purpose: Defining the vision upfront provides ongoing guidance and direction as you think through complex issues. Periodically step back and reflect on the overarching strategic purpose behind your efforts. Market Dynamics: Understanding […]
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The Role Physician Leaders Must Play in Clinical Integration

The healthcare industry axiom — early, ongoing physician involvement in the strategic planning process predicts positive results — applies just as much to developing a Clinically Integrated Network (CIN) as it does to a strategic plan. HSG recommends physician involvement/leadership at every phase of a high-performing CIN. Setting the Vision & Culture Physicians involved at the […]

HFMA’s Final Report on Rethinking Physician Strategies in a World of Value-Based Care

About the HFMA Report on Value-Focused Physician Strategies In February 2014, Healthcare Strategy Group became the sponsor of Healthcare Financial Management Association’s (HFMA’s) Value Project Phase 3: Rethinking Physician Strategies in a World of Value-Based Care. The project was designed to answer: What are the most effective methods to align physicians and health systems to […]