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🏥 M+A activity is slowing down overall, but healthcare deals are surging ahead with major transactions on the rise. ✔ In her article for Healthcare Business Today, Kotter Chief Commercial Officer Kathy Gersch provides essential steps for healthcare organizations navigating a post-M+A integration, including: cultivating leadership at all levels, engaging a volunteer army, and fostering clear, ongoing communication. 💡 Discover how to ensure a smooth transition and drive success in your organization. Read more: https://hubs.li/Q02KsmJJ0. #Healthcare #Leadership #MergersAndAcquisitions

Sue Schade recently engaged in a discussion with the Advisory Board about interim management. Here are the key insights from her Q&A session: Healthcare Executive Turnover: We delved into the challenges faced by healthcare organizations dealing with a significant 66% increase in hospital CEO exits in 2023. This has led to a heightened demand for interim leaders to manage the transitional periods. Role of Interim Leaders: The conversation highlighted the crucial role played by interim leaders in guiding organizations through transitions. These leaders are adept at making rapid assessments and delivering tangible results within a concise six-month timeframe. Preparing for Transition: We discussed the significance of clear communication and thorough preparation when onboarding an interim leader. This involves the use of briefing books, conducting townhall meetings, and defining the responsibilities of the hiring executive. Driving Long-Term Improvements: The discussion explored how organizations can utilize the expertise of interim leaders to instigate sustainable changes. This involves a focus on agreed-upon areas of improvement, laying the groundwork for long-term success when the permanent leader takes over. #HealthcareLeadership #ExecutiveTurnover #InterimLeadership #InterimManagement #OrganizationalTransition #HealthcareManagement #HealthIT https://buff.ly/49S7DzO (The article is available to non-members if you set up a free account!)

I recently had the opportunity to discuss interim management with the Advisory Board. Insights shared in our Q&A: - Rising Executive Turnover in Healthcare: Learn how healthcare organizations are grappling with a 66% increase in hospital CEO exits in 2023 and the resulting surge in demand for interim leaders. - Role of Interim Leaders: Discover the critical role interim leaders play in steering organizations through transitions, making quick assessments, and delivering tangible results within a six-month timeframe. - Preparing for Transition: Understand the importance of clear communication and preparation when bringing on an interim leader, including briefing books, townhall meetings, and the role of the hiring executive. - Driving Long-Term Improvements: Explore how organizations can leverage the expertise of interim leaders to drive sustainable change, focusing on agreed-upon areas of improvement and setting the stage for the permanent leader's success. #HealthcareLeadership #ExecutiveTurnover #InterimLeadership #InterimManagement #OrganizationalTransition #HealthcareManagement #HealthIT (The article is available to non-members if you set up a free account!)

Acclara's Interim Staffing and Leadership experts can help boost your healthcare revenue cycle. With our blend of industry knowledge and staffing services, we bridge gaps to ensure seamless financial performance. Let's connect to take your operations to the next level. 📈 Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/dT67Gg9c #HealthcareLeadership #RevenueCycle #AcclaraExperts

If the changing #healthcare landscape is not going to slow down in the short term (and #executives will have little control over the landscape), the question is how do executives prepare themselves to take on these #challenges? One step is to make sure that health care executives have the requisite skills for success. These hard skills include #StrategicPlanning (including #MarketPositioning and service line analysis) and strategic execution, #FinancialManagement, strategic #technology acumen, #leadership and #TeamManagement, and #CommunicationSkills. Read more: https://lnkd.in/eXqn8NMT

Need an interim health IT leader? We've got you covered. I shared some of the key lessons for successful interim engagements in a recent Advisory Board interview. Highlights from their published Q&A in my post with link to the full article. #interimmanagement #interim #healthIT #CIO StarBridge Advisors

Get to know Raif Erim, Executive Vice President at Regents, in his dedicated staff feature. Discover how his data-driven mindset and strategic approach have driven success and learn more about his journey in the healthcare industry. 📢 👉 Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/gnRZeaim #Leadership #Healthcare #MeetOurTeam #RegentsHealth

Transforming claims negotiations with a blend of human expertise and cutting-edge technology! 🚀 Diving into the future of healthcare management with insights from: https://lnkd.in/eaC2UDwG #HealthcareInnovation #Leadership

Gateway Health Partners' Scott Webb is featured in this month's issue of Fortunes Time Magazine as one of the 10 transformational leaders making a footprint in the healthcare industry! Read the full article below. Contact me to engage in a discussion about how we can help grow your business!

Exciting leadership news out of Kaiser Permanente! They've appointed Sohini Chowdhury as SVP of Enterprise Strategy and Business Development. This shifts focus towards strategic planning, innovation, and potential for new business partnerships. Are you, as a business owner or entrepreneur, truly capitalizing on opportunities in strategic planning and innovative business models in your sector? It's possible there's untapped potential in your enterprise strategy that could propel your business to new heights just as Chowdhury’s appointment intends to do for Kaiser Permanente. The dynamics of today's business environment call for strategic insight. Hiring a business consultant could be the game changer your business strategy needs. I encourage you to reflect on your current plans and ask, 'Do I have the right approach to strategic planning and innovation?' Remember, questions and uncertainties are a vital part of business growth and a knowledgeable consultant can help answer those for you. Feel free to reach out, let’s explore ways to harness your untapped potential together!