The recommended standard for best practices recommending a door to balloon time for ST Elevation Myocardial Infarction (STEMI) patients to be ≤ 90 minutes was established in the 2013 American College of Cardiology Foundation/American Heart Association Guidelines for STEMI. This has remained the accepted industry standard. But 2013 was a long time ago, and although…
When determining growth strategies for cardiovascular and thoracic programs and services within your hospital or hospital system, it’s crucial to assess the demographic and competitive healthcare landscape of your service delivery area. Understanding the community (market) needs and determining the appropriate number of providers to support growth strategies is foundational. One approach involves utilizing specific…
During a recent webinar, we showcased our market analysis and business planning collaboration with Coffee Regional Medical Center to establish a Bariatric and Metabolic Center in Douglas, GA. Fueled by a grant from the Institute for Healthcare Improvement (IHI), Coffee Regional took bold steps to address the pressing issue of obesity in their community. The…
In the complex world of healthcare, coding is much more than a mundane administrative task. It’s an art form that, when mastered, can unlock significant revenue potential, streamline operations, and ensure the financial health of vital programs—like those dedicated to stroke care. In this blog, we’ll explore the critical role coding plays in maximizing the…
As a consultant, I often evaluate cardiovascular services. Whether it is a large academic medical center with more than 1,000 beds, offering a full suite of cardiac services including complex cardiovascular surgery, or a small community hospital with less than 100 beds, offering limited cardiac services. The goal is always the same – to provide…
Earlier this year, I had the pleasure of co-presenting with Dr. Arnold Seto, Cath Lab Director, Long Beach VA Medical Center, Private Practitioner, Cardiovascular Care Inc., Professor of Medicine, Charles Drew University, Associate Professor of Medicine, UC-Irvine, and Treasurer, SCAI at our spring conference in Scottsdale, AZ. We began our conversation with what’s in and…
One of Corazon’s Spring 2024 Conference Breakout Sessions offered was entitled “Key Neuroscience Strategic Considerations: When to Elevate Your Stroke Program Beyond Primary Stroke. I had the privilege of speaking with Cory Ferrier, Vice President of Business Development at Adventist Health, Semi Valley and Craig Brubaker, PhD, Vice President, Neuroscience Institute, AdventHealth Orlando. The presentation…
During a moderated session at Corazon’s national conference in May 2024, I was honored to host three respected panelists, Rajiv Narula, MD, Doreen Bearden, and Sunita Vadakath, to provide their expert insights into the challenges service lines face in today’s healthcare ecosystem. We asked approximately 150 healthcare leaders what service line challenges keep them up…
Move over Baby Boomers, Xers, and Millennials – Generation Z is stepping into the workforce with a burst of energy and a wave of innovation, reshaping industries and redefining workplace dynamics. Born into a digital era and driven by a desire for meaningful impact, this tech-savvy and socially conscious generation brings fresh perspectives, unparalleled adaptability,…
As the pandemic ushered in site-of-care shifts and new care models that were driven out of clinical necessity, care has forever been changed. We are seeing declining inpatient use rates and accelerated shifts to outpatient models, which resulted in increasing innovation in the delivery of care within the home and ambulatory setting. These are just…
