10 High-Impact Initiatives for 2025

by Meredith Inniger, Principal
and John Harris, Managing Director

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Hospital and health system leaders face uncertainty and an array of operational, financial, and regulatory challenges as we move into 2025. Uncertainty of the near and long-term impact of the election on federal and state policy issues, notably anti-trust, reimbursement rates and potential supply chain disruption Worsening payer mix due to expected tightening of Medicaid […]

Hospital & Health System Affiliation: Joint Ventures and Affiliations

by Daniel M. Grauman, Managing Director & CEO

The fourth installment of this 4-part series explores transactions that require less integration. What are the key characteristics and legal considerations for joint operating agreements, joint ventures, and clinical affiliations?   Learn how to access the full video and subscribe to our virtual board education services at www.veralon.com/V-BE If you are already a member, log […]

Financial Considerations for Value-Based Care

by Molly Johnson, Consultant

The third installation of this 4-part series on value-based care discusses the key financial components of value-based care including the shift in risk, the impact of restrained utilization, and revenue growth through increased market share. Important considerations for the board are highlighted. Learn how to access the full video and subscribe to our virtual board education […]

Hospital & Health System Affiliation: M&A Models

by Daniel M. Grauman, Managing Director & CEO

In the third course of this 4-part series, more integrated transaction structures for hospital and health system affiliations are defined. What are the key characteristics and legal considerations for asset purchase transactions, merger transactions, and membership substitution transactions?   Learn how to access the full video and subscribe to our virtual board education services at […]

Performance in CMS’s TEAM Model? It Will Depend on Where You Are, And Who You Are

by John Harris, Managing Director
and Molly Johnson, Consultant

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CMS announced its latest push towards value-based care in the spring with the Transforming Episode Accountability Model (TEAM). TEAM is a bundled payment program focused on five surgical episodes of care and is mandatory in selected markets. Now that the 2025 IPPS final rule is in place, we can start to assess the impact of […]

How to Choose Your M&A Partner

by Daniel M. Grauman, Managing Director & CEO

The second course of this 4-part series guides independent hospitals in assessing their independence and navigating partnership decisions effectively. What are the best practices and crucial decisions when considering a partner?   Learn how to access the full video and subscribe to our virtual board education services at www.veralon.com/V-BE If you are already a member, […]

Physician Alignment Structures to Support Value-Based Care

by Molly Johnson, Consultant

The second course of this 4-part series discusses how hospitals and health systems use Accountable Care Organizations (ACOs) and Clinically Integrated Networks (CINs) as the vehicles to achieve value-based care. Learn about the structure, governance, ownership, and the importance of physician buy-in for these entities. Learn how to access the full video and subscribe to […]

The History of Medicare and its Implications on Consolidation

by Daniel M. Grauman, Managing Director & CEO

The introductory course of this 4-part series dives into the growth of Medicare and its financial implications. How has Medicare’s evolution driven consolidation in healthcare and what does that mean for the hospital industry today?   Learn how to access the full video and subscribe to our virtual board education services at www.veralon.com/V-BE If you […]

The Value-Based Care Journey

by John Harris, Managing Director
and Molly Johnson, Consultant

The shift from volume to value is often referred to as a journey because it requires time and significant changes. In the first course of this 4 part series, John Harris, Managing Director at Veralon, discusses the Shift from Volume to Value. Learn how to access the full video and subscribe to our virtual board […]

Board Composition & Diversity

The competencies your board needs are continually evolving. Karma Bass, CEO of Via Healthcare Consulting, provides guidance on the changing expectations and how to achieve a diverse and effective board.   Learn how to access the full video and subscribe to our virtual board education services at www.veralon.com/V-BE If you are already a member, log […]