Strategic Planning

Physicians aren't so much team players. Giving up decision-making control to someone else isn't in their DNA. But being an entrepreneur requires being a team player, giving up control, and managing people. It's a skill we have to learn.

For hospitals and health networks considering a development project or real estate transaction, engaging an advisor can provide numerous benefits. But how do you properly evaluate a firm in order to select the right advisor?

The Department of Defense has been testing patient-centered medical home models longer than most payers, and could offer lessons in team-based care for civilian providers.

Merger and acquisition activity within the healthcare sector was up in the third quarter of 2013, according to a report from M&A data publisher Irving Levin Associates.

With the advent of healthcare reform and the drive toward clinical integration, roles for physician executives have not only proliferated, they have broadened in scope.

The lure of data analytics is strong, but providers need to slow down in order to get the most out of it and not undermine what they're trying to accomplish with it.

In a previous post, we discussed five mistakes commonly made by healthcare organizations when acquiring physician practices. Here we add another five challenges and missteps associated with acquisitions and alignments.

By noting potential industry headwinds in credit rating agencies' median reports, hospitals can attempt to stay one step ahead of the ever-changing landscape when trying to navigate these difficult times.

Physician practice acquisitions have occurred at a rapid pace for nearly four years. We've identified a few recurring challenges and missteps associated with these transactions that potential acquirers should know in advance.

With an eye toward spotting opportunities and avoiding calamity, some large healthcare companies are moving toward going live with ICD-10 early.