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Attention Health Tech Leaders: New Data on Hospital Performance Key findings from Kaufman Hall's National Hospital Flash Report: *Margins dipped in March, potentially signaling future challenges. *Outpatient revenue dropped 5%, highlighting competition. *M&A activity is surging as hospitals seek strategic partnerships. *Financial performance varies, with fluctuations in margins and EBITDA. The report offers deep dives into: Profitability, revenue, expenses, and volume by region (West, Great Plains, etc.) and bed size. This data empowers you to: *Benchmark your health system's performance. *Identify areas for improvement. *Navigate the evolving healthcare landscape. Download the full report: https://lnkd.in/eUbHe7aB #healthcare #hospital #finance #M&A #healthcaretechnology

“There is clearly more learning to do and I would suspect the themes in this report do not only relate to outpatient settings.” HIN Chief Executive Rishi Das-Gupta reflects on James Lind Alliance’s top 10 research priorities for outpatient service delivery, highlighting three key themes from the report: 1️⃣ How to empower patients to manage their own health. 2️⃣ How to make interactions with healthcare professionals really useful and pleasant. 3️⃣ How to help patients navigate services when it needs integrating input from multiple health professionals. Read the report to learn more about the importance of forming partnerships between patients, clinicians, allied health professionals and administrative teams: https://lnkd.in/gyWmqnRn

In our latest white paper, we explore how point of care marketing is effective in breaking communication barriers between patients and their providers, across doctors’ offices, hospitals, and outpatient centers. Using data points from WebMD surveys and interviews with physicians, we show how utilizing a 360-approach to healthcare content empowers patients and their caregivers to participate fully in—and better manage—their health. Read our white paper today:

From Beds to Clinics: How 37 Healthcare Leaders Are Adapting to the Outpatient Revolution: Becker's asked C-suite executives from hospitals and health systems across the U.S. to share their organization's areas of growth for the next few years.  http://dlvr.it/StgzrZ

Privileged to partner with John Fink on this critical topic. Integration is an essential component of a well executed strategy. #mergersandacquisitions #healthcare #healthcarestrategy

Workforce challenges continue to hurt hospital performance: report: After an "extremely difficult" 2022, hospitals and health systems are seeing signs of stabilization this year, but persistent workforce-related challenges are keeping costs high and contributing to patient access issues, according to Kaufman Hall's "2023 State of Healthcare Performance Improvement" report. http://dlvr.it/SxvGb3

Physicians are central to helping a health system achieve its vision and strategic goals. In this article for the Governance Institute, ECG partner John Fink and Andrew B. Taylor, FACHE of Providence explain how successful health systems optimize physician engagement. #ECGInsights #physicianenterprise #ecgmc

Many elderly patients experience worrying readmissions after discharge. This points to a critical issue: inefficient care transitions between hospitals and outpatient settings. Our blog explores how healthcare facilities can leverage their workforce to ensure seamless handoffs and better patient outcomes. Here's what you'll learn: - Building a skilled team with the right specialists for each patient. - Building collaboration between providers for clear communication. - Empowering patients to take participation in their treatment actively. - Utilizing technology for streamlined communication and care coordination. Investing in your human capital can lead to: - Better patient experiences and outcomes - Reduced risk of costly readmissions - A more streamlined and sustainable healthcare system Read more for a deep dive and FAQs! https://lnkd.in/g6JT49vS #PatientOutcomes #ElderlyCare #HealthFutuNearSociety

Patient narratives-feedback from patients in their own words -can help improve patient experience and organizational learning, according to two new AHRQ-funded studies. The first study, published in Health Services Research, examined an online reporting tool designed to interpret patients' narrative feedback in 22 ambulatory practice sites. Use of the tool, which included AHRQ's CAHPS Clinician & Group Survey with Narrative Item Sets, improved scores for office staff interactions and wait time, but provider listening scores slightly declined. In the second study, published in Health Care Management Review, researchers explored how sharing patients' stories could improve healthcare in nine primary care clinics over a year. #PatientCare https://lnkd.in/epYxz4Dk

#PracticeManagement: The demand for clinicians in the #Healthcare space is steadily rising. Healthcare organizations must develop a proactive and personalized approach to making #Physicians feel heard, valued and interested in order to meet this need. Click here to find out more: https://bit.ly/47fZUeh #MedicalPractice