Having experienced a low incidence of COVID-19 in their hospital, Yuma Regional Medical Center began the evaluation process to determine how and when to reopen their doors to non-emergent, non-COVID-related procedures. This episode explores the key factors that have led to the decision to reopen.
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.
Across the nation, hospitals are planning for rapid resumption of elective and other non-emergent care. State regulatory approval to do so is the critical initial hurdle/”trigger”. If you are a COO, service line administrative/medical director, or ambulatory care center leader the chart below is Veralon’s guide in preparing for and assessing your readiness to proceed […]
Pam Knecht, President and CEO of ACCORD Limited, describes four action items boards and CEOs can take to clarify roles and scope of authority in their organization in the near-term.
Pam Knecht, President and CEO of ACCORD Limited, provides four concrete examples of areas in which role or authority confusion between the board and management may occur during the COVID-19 crisis.
Pam Knecht, President and CEO of ACCORD Limited, addresses why it is more important than ever for the board and management to be clear about their roles and scope of authority during the COVID-19 pandemic in order to work together effectively.
Karin Kaplan, Director at Veralon Partners, describes a few examples of ways hospitals and providers are applying the self-referral waivers during the COVID-19 crisis, primarily to address staffing and PPE shortages.
Karin Kaplan, Director at Veralon Partners, discusses the 5 most significant waivers issued by CMS as they relate to physician compensation during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Karin Kaplan, Director at Veralon Partners, outlines the two main goals and stipulations of the physician self-referral waivers, blanket waivers issued by CMS to loosen regulation imposed by the Stark Law during the COVID-19 crisis.
Karin Kaplan, Director at Veralon Partners, describes the Stark Law, the law governing financial arrangements between physicians and hospitals, and the regulatory impact of COVID-19 on physician compensation.
Physician compensation plans have generally been designed to meet specific health system objectives including: Optimizing recruitment and retention Aligning physician financial incentives with organization goals around quality, productivity, citizenship Promoting consistency and equity among physicians Most compensation models reflect expectations with respect to production, quality, and time worked, and target expected levels of compensation based […]