Archive for the “Clinical Integration” Category

Healthcare reform is changing healthcare delivery from a disjointed, volume-based payment model to a value-based system that compensates physicians and health systems for reducing unnecessary costs, enhancing population health, and improving the patient experience of care. The foundation for this transformation is clinical integration, commonly defined as “the extent to which patient care services are…

By Deirdre Baggot, MBA, MSN, RN and Robert Minkin, MBA, FACHE Insurers and purchasers of healthcare are changing the approaches they use to pay for healthcare, and the "integration imperative" for acute care organizations is greater than ever.  Looking at service lines as a starting point for integration and establishing accountability with payers and physicians…

Dr. Teresa Koenig and Dr. Eric Nielsen from our firm shared their insights on clinical integration at Becker’s Hospital Review’s annual meeting. Check out a recap of their session! http://www.beckershospitalreview.com/hospital-physician-relationships/7-key-concepts-for-successful-clinical-integration.html

California Healthcare Foundation has published a paper written by Laura Jacobs, MPH and Cleo Burtley, MBA that explores the impact of the economy and health reform on physician-hospital integration activity in California. In addition to research findings, the paper presents perspectives from leaders at hospitals, physician groups, health plans, and provider industry associations. Also described are…

The transition from fee-for-service ("FFS") to fee-for-value ("FFV") is a challenging journey for many healthcare organizations, but the stakes are high, and the ability of an organization to navigate the road to success in a FFV world is critical. Though most hospitals and health systems face similar strategic, operational, and financial challenges, the priorities, timing,…

LOS ANGELES, CA, January 19, 2012 – The Camden Group, a leading national healthcare business advisory firm, continues to expand its expertise in key areas affected by healthcare reform. Joining the executive team are Virginia Tyler, FACHE, Peggy Crabtree, RN, and Marge Mercury, RN, who bring proven track records of success in strategic planning, service…

LOS ANGELES, CA, January 19, 2012 – The Camden Group, a leading national healthcare business advisory firm, continues to expand its expertise in key areas affected by healthcare reform. Joining the executive team are Virginia Tyler, FACHE, Peggy Crabtree, RN, and Marge Mercury, RN, who bring proven track records of success in strategic planning, service…

The Camden Group Foresees New Care Models Taking Hold As Healthcare Reform Advances Amid Sluggish Economy Los Angeles, California, January 5, 2012 – The fragile recovery, presidential election year, and expected pivotal Supreme Court decision regarding mandating health insurance coverage will serve as a challenging backdrop this year for healthcare providers as they make more…

Steve Valentine, President, The Camden Group will be presenting during Healthcare Intelligence Network’s eighth annual healthcare trends forecast. Don’t miss this webinar on key trends and opportunities for healthcare organizations in 2012! http://hin.3dcartstores.com/Healthcare-Trends-in-2012-A-Strategic-Industry-Forecast-a-45-minute-webinar-on-November-2nd-2011_p_4274.html#.TqrbtZONZME.twitter

Federal and state government incentives for physicians and hospitals to install and meet "meaningful use" requirements for information technology ("IT") have created an unrelenting push to implement electronic medical records.  While meeting government guidelines is important, senior management leaders need to remember that to make healthcare systems more effective and efficient, these strategies must deliver…