by Karin Chernoff Kaplan, Director
and Richard Chasinoff, Principal
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Please click here for the updated Physician Schedule Final Rule.
CMS announced proposed policy changes for Medicare payments under the Physician Fee Schedule (PFS) and indicated that it will waive the 60-day publication requirement for the Final Rule and replace it with a 30-day notification. This means that the Final Rule will be effective January 1, 2021 even though it may not be published until December […]
The health care industry continues to consolidate at a rapid pace. Although the pandemic has delayed the implementation of some transactions and even compelled some organizations to cancel plans to merge or affiliate, others that would not likely have sought out affiliation options are now doing so. Under normal circumstances, key due diligence considerations pertaining […]
by Rudd Kierstead, Principal
We’re excited to share a 4-part series where Pam Knecht covers topics like: the board’s overarching role, the key fiduciary duties the board is responsible for upholding, six core responsibilities of the hospital board, the difference between the role of the board and the role of management, and the the characteristics and behaviors of an […]
There are a number of common beliefs about setting physician compensation that are pervasive. When closely examined, they turn out to be untrue. Once you know the facts, you can do a better job of establishing appropriate compensation structures and levels. Contact the Authors: Karin Chernoff Kaplan, Director, kkaplan@veralon.com Richard Chasinoff, Principal, rchasinoff@veralon.com
Hospital mergers and acquisitions (M&A) slowed down during the pandemic, with M&A volume declining each quarter and sinking to a 10-year low as management teams focused on the immediate operational priorities of the pandemic. Now, as the initial shock of the pandemic wears off, leaders who were leaning toward partnership before the pandemic are left […]
That’s a wrap! Amazing day with Malin Burnham. Getting ready to premier the first of a new iProtean, now part of Veralon series called “Giants of Industry.” This series taps into the insights and the wisdom of the nation’s most distinguished supporters of boards both inside and outside of industry. First episode coming soon!
Edmondo Robinson, MD, Chief Digital Innovation Officer, provides three real-life examples of organizations that have taken the leap into digital transformation, outlining the themes key to each approach.