Every organization wants a strategic plan that’s dynamic and doesn’t just “sit on a shelf.” But how do you keep it relevant and focused over three to five years of dynamic change? Review and update the plan each year, but don’t waste time diving too deeply. When preparing for an annual update to the plan, […]
Private equity is increasingly prevalent in the physician practice space, leading to complex arrangements. Richard Chasinoff, Director at Veralon and Michele Masucci, Partner at Nixon Peabody discuss the structure of the management service organization (MSO), the financial, transactional, and regulatory climate and the unique legal and compliance challenges on AHLA’s Speaking of Health Law Podcast. […]
Leaders of hospitals and health systems continue to face several challenges from 2023 as well as an array of difficult new challenges as they move into 2024. Briefly, the challenges lying ahead include: Margins and cash position remain “weak” with slow volume recovery, constraining investment in new initiatives Clinical workforce shortages continue More competition from […]
That time of year when our apps tell us how we spent 2023. How many miles we logged, what we watched the most, and our “Wrapped” playlist for the year. Veralon has also been keeping track. Here is our list of the most watched video courses in our library: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Partnerships […]
Leaders of hospitals and health systems continue to face several challenges from 2023, as well as an array of difficult new challenges as they move into 2024. Briefly, the challenges that lie ahead include: Margins and cash position remain “weak” with slow volume recovery, constraining investment in new initiatives Clinical workforce shortages continue More competition […]
As the old adage goes, “no margin, no mission,” and hospitals are struggling to to come out on top in their payor contract negotiations. What do hospital and health system boards need to understand to guide their organization through this complex process? Brandon Edwards, a healthcare strategist with over 25 years of experience in managed […]
Anesthesia provider shortages aren’t new, and they aren’t limited to certain geographic regions, but they are getting worse—and it’s time to consider new responses. By 2033, the shortage of anesthesiologists nationwide is expected to reach 12,500, according to an often-cited American Association of Medical Colleges (AAMC) report. From 2016 to 2021, the number of anesthesiologists […]
When it comes to physician practices, the rate of employment, acquisition, and alignment activity among health care corporate entities like payers, payer-backed groups, private equity, and major vertically integrated retailers has outpaced similar activity among hospitals and health systems. Danielle Bangs, Director, Veralon, speaks with Mike Flammini, Chief Development Officer, Privia Health, and Eric Tower, […]
Wyoming may be part of the nation’s frontier healthcare market, but the state is a reminder to hospital leaders everywhere of the challenges all hospitals face, no matter the level of sophistication or setting. It’s unmistakable: we’re all grappling with post-COVID’s three-headed monster of workforce shortages, externalities, and financial pressures. I was pleased to host […]
Health systems and their employed physicians have priorities that may conflict or align. The key is to agree on shared opportunities and pursue them.