In our modern world, technology surrounds us at every turn. From smartphones and laptops to smartwatches and tablets, we are constantly connected to a digital realm that can consume our attention and time. While technology undoubtedly brings convenience and efficiency to our lives, there’s something to be said about the value of unplugging and disconnecting…
One of the key stakeholders necessary for success of any service line, new program, or service expansion is the referring physician. As a consultant and previously as a service line administrator, I have witnessed the power of physician engagement through thoughtful involvement of physicians in foundational decisions tied to new or expanding hospital programs or…
Nearly every professional in every industry can likely relate to covering for a colleague who has been out sick, on leave for an extended period, or gaining additional responsibilities for someone who’s left the organization completely. For large organizations as a whole, this scenario may not seem like a problem, but for the smaller teams…
The Advisory Board recently presented several trends related to information that CEOs need to know in 2024. Several of the key areas were that hospitals are seeing higher acuity patients, there are higher levels of adverse events with declining quality overall, and health systems struggle to perform financially. Many of these areas, as hospital leaders…
By 2030, the American Medical College is predicting a shortage of 124,000 physicians in both primary and specialty care, with this number continuing to increase post COVID-19. To attract and hire top talent, in a competitive environment, it is more important than ever for healthcare organizations to “Roll Out the Red Carpet” when interviewing physicians. According…
Although Heart Month is coming to an end, it doesn’t mean you should stop being on top of your heart health! We all assume having a dog would help your health; you go for more walks, you get a sense of purpose, and you get more human interaction. But could your furry friend help with…
Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR) involve procedures to replace a damaged aortic valve with a prosthetic one through minimally invasive techniques. Building a TAVR program requires careful planning that includes collaboration and adherence to both medical and regulatory standards. Below are some overarching steps that need to be done to build a successful TAVR program.…
Hospitals and health systems are recovering from one of the worst financial years in recent history and focusing energy on achieving growth and sustainability. Although hospital margins did improve in 2023 with the median operating margin increasing to 2% according to Becker’s Hospital Review, executives are continuing to look for ways to cut costs and…
I have a close family member who took an unexpected turn when he was diagnosed with heart failure. He had an active and vibrant lifestyle that suddenly became a series of doctor’s appointments, medications, and lifestyle adjustments. Despite his best efforts, his health continued to deteriorate, and he eventually had to have an ICD implant.…
Every year, as many as 400,000 patients will undergo major cardiac surgery operations with anywhere from 0.7% to 8% experiencing post-surgery cardiac arrest requiring resuscitation. Advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) continues to be the standard approach in the management of those experiencing cardiac arrest. While it can be an effective approach it is not the…
