Making promises. Time will tell whether merged hospitals keep vows.
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Around-the-clock physician advice is a phone call away. Dial-A-Doc is a physician-staffed virtual call center being marketed directly to consumers, managed health plans, and employers.
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Health care today is on the doorstep of an era where proving quality of care will be instrumental in attracting patients and contracting with payers. While the information systems that do this are still progressing, health systems that want to stay ahead of the curve should prepare to document the quality of their care.
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Developing a network of physicians into a high-performing group requires a cultural transformation. The hallmarks, as well as the obstacles, to achieving this are reviewed by two experienced consultants. The requirements of highly successful physician organizations range from sharing a common mission, vision, and values to developing an effective infrastructure to having visionary leadership. Barriers to successful physician groups include a lack of clarity of purpose and goals, lack of quality standards, and an absence of shared learning. A blueprint on how to become a successful physician group is provided.
Changing market conditions are challenging healthcare organizations to determine how to allocate resources and make operational planning decisions to prepare for future changes. A vital part of meeting these challenges is understanding the impact of market stages, and using that knowledge to build effective business strategies. Financial modeling that includes market-stage information provides insight into market opportunities and presents a clearer picture of the organizational changes that will need to be implemented at each stage. Effective strategic action should take into account critical success factors in market responsiveness, organizational responsiveness, operational effectiveness, and financial strength.
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