Journey to Thrombectomy Capable: A Roadmap for Stroke Care

Within the ever-evolving landscape of healthcare, the advancement of stroke care has marked a significant progression towards more effective and specialized treatments. A noteworthy achievement in this trajectory is the systematic transition from primary stroke care to the attainment of thrombectomy-capable status. Primary stroke care, as the foundational tier of treatment, is meticulously designed to…

Elements of Building a TAVR Program

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.…

Surgical Services

Why a Perioperative Assessment is Right for 2023

Why a Perioperative Assessment is Right for 2023 Hospitals are facing challenging economic times following the COVID Pandemic, including shrinking reimbursements, and an increasing number of patients on Medicare as the population ages. The Operating Room (OR) is typically the largest revenue generator for a hospital, though it is also a significant cost center that…

Systemness as it Applies to Perioperative Services

What is “system-ness”? “Systemness” is the ability to provide a consistent experience for patients, providers, and hospital staff regardless of the care setting across the continuum. It can improve patient and provider experience, lower costs, improve quality patient care, reduce risk, and increase growth. However, achieving systemness can be quite challenging. Some believe that simply having an established common…

Transitioning into a Service Line Structure

In the past, hospitals were organized around departments or services like the catheterization lab, non-invasive labs, outpatient cardiology offices, etc.  In contrast, a service line is organized around programs or patient types regardless of where they originate (inpatient, outpatient, and ambulatory care centers).  The goal of organizing this way is to create value by leveraging…