The Veralon Views blog is an extension of our partnership with leaders who are transforming the healthcare industry. Here, we share expert perspectives from our nationally recognized senior consulting team on issues that are key to the success of your organization.
Surgery has long been a key driver of hospital profitability. Effectively handling the new Medicare outpatient surgery rule[1] and subsequent care shift to outpatient settings is critical to long term financial success. This rule includes several important policy changes, most notably the elimination of the Inpatient Only List on a phased schedule through CY2024 when […]
In partnership with the AHA, Episode 8 of Transformation Talks: Post-Pandemic Facility Planning: After the Surge examines design and engineering changes hospitals and health systems may consider to prepare for future crises. What lessons have we learned from the pandemic, such as how to handle sudden patient surges, that can be applied to future facility […]
iPro was proud to bring together Jamie Orlikoff, Barbara Sowada and Jeffery Adler for an exclusive virtual talk on board education. Special thanks to all of the hospital trustees/executives that attended, our speakers, and the Wyoming Hospital Association.
Newly-minted physicians are in high demand. Depending on specialty, a new physician may be approached with offers by private practices, hospital-owned physician groups, urgent care centers, and/or large specialty staffing companies. With all this competition, how can you improve your ability to recruit the physicians you need and want? Click here to view our infographic […]
In partnership with the AHA, Episode 7 of the Transformation Talks: Digital Transformation: Deploying Digital Solutions to Enhance Care Delivery and Outcomes, three experts discuss where we are as an industry in the effort to digitally transform health care, from both the patient and provider perspective.
Board members of not-for-profit community hospitals face enormous pressure to protect their community’s access to care. Even when the economic reasons for hospital mergers and acquisitions (M&A) are compelling, the decision to cede control to another system cannot be made based on purchase price alone. It’s just one reason why not-for-profit board members must understand […]
Hospitals are increasingly challenged to meet their Emergency Department (ED) and trauma center coverage requirements. This challenge has been enhanced by the shortage of specialty physicians in certain markets, and the increasing number of physicians unwilling to provide the coverage, due to quality-of-life issues, reimbursement pressures, and increased malpractice liability related to emergency care. Therefore, […]
The search for a partner typically begins with a request for proposals (RFP). It’s a process designed to solicit interest from other organizations and narrow the field to two to three candidates that could prove to be a good fit. For health systems that respond to an RFP from an independent hospital, the goal is […]
Many independent physicians are financially challenged as the COVID-19 impact continues. Some may find employment or other alignment opportunities attractive now, even if they have not shown interest in the past. Health systems that work to develop relationships with these physicians now will be at an advantage.
In partnership with the AHA, Episode 6 of Transformation Talks: Supply Chain: Mitigating Risk and Disruption Beyond the Pandemic, covers potential solutions to long-standing supply chain vulnerabilities and how to rethink supply chain strategies for the future.
