In partnership with the AHA, Episode 1 of “Transformation Talks, Leveraging the Community and Innovation to Improve Health” focuses on where we are in the evolution of efforts to solve for social determinants of health (SDOH) and what opportunities we should be leveraging to improve efforts in this area.
Veralon Views Blog
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.
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 give up control to another system cannot be made based on purchase price alone. It’s just one reason why not-for-profit board members must […]
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 This means that the Final Rule will be effective January 1, 2021 even though it may not be published until December […]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!