Health systems used to grow by getting bigger. Now? They grow by getting better.
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A recent big announcement is shaking up the grocery industry here in Chicago: Dominick's announced it will close its 70 stories in the Chicago area by the end of the year. The chain has so far only found buyers for…
A whitepaper from experts at Booz & Company explores the various ways hospitals and health systems can posture themselves in their market, such as must-have networks, convenient alternatives or exclusive brands.
Healthcare is moving from fee-for-service toward population health-based reimbursement models. This change affects hospital service line planning. To adapt to the increased focus on and reimbursement for population health, every service line planning process should include five key considerations.
A six-phase process can help leaders implement strategies, according to an AchieveIt whitepaper.
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In the current healthcare industry, where healthcare reform measures are continually being rolled out and healthcare leaders are facing new challenges every day, maintaining a relevant strategic plan can be difficult. "Across the country, all of us are struggling to…
Healthcare today is changing from an inpatient-based endeavor to an outpatient-based industry in which providers are concerned with keeping patients healthy and at home, while offering appropriate services when inpatient care is needed. As this shift from inpatient to outpatient…
Hospitals are anchors for clinical health and physical wellbeing, making it ironic that some hospitals may not have the best "organizational health." This refers to organizational culture, employee morale and other issues that have traditionally been referred to as "soft."…
As an industry, healthcare is undergoing some major changes that have put pressure on hospitals and health systems, regardless of size or location.In a May 23 webinar hosted by Becker's Hospital Review, Scott Becker, JD, CPA, publisher of Becker's Hospital…
Glendale, Calif.-based Apollo Medical Holding's Medicare accountable care organization, ApolloMed ACO, has partnered with Waltham, Mass.-based Fresenius Medical Care, the nation's largest provider of kidney care services, to provide integrated healthcare management for its patients with end-stage renal disease.