AHLA Podcast: Key Considerations for Joint Ventures Between Hospitals and Specialty Operators

by Danielle Bangs Director

Danielle Bangs, Director, Veralon, and Kelley Taylor Hearne, Partner, Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP, discuss the growing trend of health systems entering into joint ventures and other forms of partnership with specialty operators. They cover the trends they are seeing in this area, legal and financial issues that need to be worked through as […]

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 […]

CEO Succession Planning

Andrew Chastain, CEO at executive search firm WittKieffer, advocates proactive planning to align talent with strategic goals, offering actionable strategies for successful executive transitions and organizational outcomes. 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 into the LMS to view […]

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 […]

Workforce Wellness: The Linchpin of Health System Success

In this course, Heather Farley, Chief Wellbeing Officer at the Medical University of South Carolina, explores burnout within the healthcare field, emphasizing its prevalence causes, and consequences. Learners will gain insights into organizational strategies and systemic changes needed to foster a culture of well-being, fulfillment, and joy in healthcare work. Learn how to access the […]

AHLA Podcast: Health Care System Governance Structures – Trends and Issues

by Daniel M. Grauman, Managing Director & CEO

Dan Grauman, Managing Director & CEO of Veralon, discusses healthcare system governance structures with Cristina Cavalieri, SVP and University Counsel at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, and Jeannie C. Frey, SVP, Chief Legal Officer and General Counsel at CHRISTUS Health. In this AHLA podcast, they explore drivers of governance structure changes, evolving models, challenges in implementation, […]

Trust: The Secret to a Successful Board-CEO Relationship

Pam Knecht, President at ACCORD LIMITED, explains the importance of healthcare boards and CEOs cultivating a trusting relationship. You will gain actionable insights and proven strategies to strengthen communication, set clear expectations, and foster a collaborative culture. Learn how to access the full video and subscribe to our virtual board education services at www.veralon.com/V-BE If […]

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 […]