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…
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…
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…
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…
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.…
