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.

New Series: Governance Essentials with Pam Knecht

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 […]

4 Myths of Physician Compensation

by Karin Chernoff Kaplan, Director
and Richard Chasinoff, Principal

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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 M&A Series Part 5: Hospital M&A During COVID-19: 3 Considerations in Determining the Right Affiliation Model

by Daniel M. Grauman, Managing Director & CEO

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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 […]

First episode of “Giants of Industry” coming soon

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!  

Designing the Right Healthcare Service Line Governance Structure: 4 Key Considerations

by Lynda Mischel, Principal


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Prior to the coronavirus pandemic, healthcare CEOs ranked financial challenges (e.g., reducing the operating costs for staff and supplies, declining reimbursement) and increasing competition from other providers, among the top issues facing hospitals. But with coronavirus expenses straining hospital budgets, in 2020, a new element, service line optimization has become critical to hospitals’ ability to […]