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AHA Report on How ACA Will Impact Hospitals
A 12-page “Trendwatch” report published in June by the American Hospital Association (AHA) provides excellent guidance on how hospitals can adjust their operations to remain competitive in light of the Affordable Care Act (ACA). The report (available at the link...
Emerging Executive Positions in the Healthcare Industry
Chief Strategy Officer, Chief Population Health Officer and Chief Experience Officer are some of the titles increasingly emerging within the healthcare industry. In a survey of 323 clinical and human resources leaders from healthcare organizations nationwide, 16% of...
The Evolving Healthcare Consumer is Driving New Investment in the Industry
Today’s blog continues our discussion from last week on the changing expectations of healthcare consumers. A report published last month by the management consulting firm Oliver Wyman delves into the ongoing “volume-to-value” revolution and how technology is upending...
New PwC Survey Highlights Evolving Opportunities for Healthcare Providers
PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) published a report last month about the changing expectations of healthcare consumers. Based on a survey of more than 2,300 U.S. residents, the report paints a picture that the “winners” in this evolving environment will be those firms...
Healthcare Statistics… Not a Trivial Pursuit
Becker's Hospital Review recently published a list of “100 Healthcare Statistics to Know.” Reviewing this list is a great way to test your overall awareness of key facts about the industry. All of the data helps put into perspective how wide-ranging the industry is,...
“Hospital of Tomorrow” Overview from U.S. News & World Report
Earlier this month, U.S. News & World Report held its second annual “Hospital of Tomorrow” conference in Washington DC. In a special report available on their website (link below), you can access conference presentations and other materials. An executive...
Healthcare Job Growth Up 50 Percent
In a report issued last week, Altarum’s Center for Sustainable Health Spending (CSHS) noted a 50% increase in job growth across the healthcare industry, which added an average 22,600 new jobs per month over the previous six months. The report states that “solid...
Staying Informed on Healthcare Industry Lawsuits
It’s helpful to stay informed on healthcare industry lawsuits because they indicate potential pitfalls in executive management decisions. Becker’s Hospital Review regularly publishes articles on legal actions occurring in the healthcare industry, and last week they...
Cyber Criminals Targeting $3 Trillion U.S. Healthcare Industry
According to an article published last week by Reuters, 40% of healthcare organizations reported a criminal cyber-attack in 2013, which is a dramatic increase since 2009, when only 20% reported being attacked. A major reason for the increasing attacks against the...
Using Hospital CME as a Strategic Resource
The American Hospital Association (AHA) published a report last week on how continuing medical education (CME) can be better utilized by hospitals as a strategic resource. In addition to using CME primarily for sharing medical knowledge, the AHA recommends it should...
Will Hospital M&A Activity Increase Costs for Patients and Employers?
America’s Health Insurance Plans (AHIP), the trade association that represents over 1,300 health insurance companies, made newsworthy comments last week on the relationship between hospital M&A activity and rising costs for patients and employers. AHIP Vice...
Executive Decision Making: What Leads to a Bad Decision?
The Harvard Business Review published a blog last week titled, “Nine Habits That Lead to Terrible Decisions.” The authors conducted a study to determine the factors that contribute to poor decisions. After analyzing data from 50,000 leaders, they found nine factors...
Hospital Executive Hiring Trends
In an article published last month, Billian’s HealthDATA noted a 37% increase in executive moves during the first six months of 2014 compared to the same period in 2013. These moves included CEOs, COOs, CFOs, CMOs, CNOs, VPs and Director-level positions. To help...
Rural Hospitals Face Increasing Challenges
Financial pressures continue to take their toll on rural hospitals. Many of these small facilities are working to develop and implement strategies to stay viable, however their situations are challenging, to say the least. Here’s a roundup of recent activities...
Question for CEOs: What is the Most Important Aspect of Your Job?
Becker’s Hospital Review recently asked 14 healthcare CEO’s to describe the most important aspect of their job. Some of their responses may surprise you. Annette Cantino, CEO of a commercial insurer in New Jersey, replied, “Early on, it was clear to me that if I was...
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