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Financial sustainability
Introducing TEAM, Medicare’s newly proposed mandatory bundled payment model

Vizient’s Kristin Oberfeld breaks down the who, what and why about the Transforming Episode Accountability Model (TEAM), a new mandatory payment model proposed by the Centers for Medicare and Medicai... read more

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The Importance of No-Regrets Strategies

With hundreds of competing priorities, hospital executive teams must focus on something they that they know they can spend time on and get real results from. An intense focus on improving length of s... read more

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Days Cash on Hand Does Not Tell the Full Liquidity Story

While days cash on hand is a pillar liquidity ratio for healthcare, liquidity is an equally important concept. There is a difference between wealth and liquidity, and recent events have demonstrated ... read more

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Value-based care disruptors: What can health systems learn from their successes and failures?

By paying attention to how value-based care disruptors are changing the healthcare landscape, system leaders can adapt to their own strategies to share in the reward of increased patient quality care... read more

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Revisiting the Importance of Financial Planning

Since the late 1980s, financial planning has been a core focus of Kaufman Hall’s work. A recent leadership change emphasized the importance of financial planning to the for-profit corporate world. It... read more

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Implementing trauma-informed care: A tool to prevent violence in healthcare

Trauma-informed care can be a successful strategy for healthcare organizations to prevent violence by integrating person-centered strategies that prioritize safety, minimize triggers and promote empa... read more

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Financial sustainability
It's time to refresh your value-based care strategy: Six trends to consider

To remain relevant in all aspects of healthcare financing and delivery, leaders should evaluate their value-based care strategies to consider key trends and market conditions... read more

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Workforce management and culture
In healthcare, culture is where margin meets mission

Creating a 'glad to be here' culture in healthcare is more than just a motto. It's a mindset that drives excellence and exceptional care. Learn how to merge margin and mission in your organization in... read more

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Uncertainty Regarding Covenant Compliance Continues

Responses to Kaufman Hall’s 2023 “State of Healthcare Performance Improvement” report indicate ongoing concern regarding covenant challenges in 2024. Organizations need to understand the causes of co... read more

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The power of strategic healthcare partnerships

In today's healthcare landscape, tight margins, disruptors and new digital tools require organizations to take a new approach. Vizient CEO Byron Jobe shares how successful health systems leverage str... read more