Five Cultural Truths of Effective Hospital LeadershipTaking the best possible care of patients starts here
Wed, 06/17/2015 - 17:08
Being a hospital leader is more difficult than ever in today’s changing healthcare environment. It can be easy to stray off course while dealing with regulatory compliance and financial constraints. It’s vital that a leader remembers he is… For Physician Engagement, One Strategy Won’t Fit AllFocus on why doctors are different and figure out what to do about it
Tue, 05/12/2015 - 15:39
Physician alignment is vital to driving the changes necessary in our shifting healthcare environment. On the hospital side, physicians are the frontline experts needed to increase quality and decrease cost. It’s impossible for a hospital system to… Three Reasons Hospitals Resist Investing in QualityLearning that less waste pays more reliably than increased volume
Thu, 04/16/2015 - 10:25
Why is it easier for many hospitals to justify investing in capital equipment, new buildings, and service lines rather than in quality improvement? There are three major reasons.
Many hospital systems don’t know their real costs
It’s been said… Four Characteristics of Today’s Successful Hospital LeadersQuality improvement starts at the top
Tue, 04/07/2015 - 16:38
Hospital leaders are feeling increasing pressure to find ways to thrive in our changing healthcare system. A C-suite that is removed from daily hospital operations is a liability in this era of process improvement and hands-on progress.
Here are… The Self-Absorbed Silos of Academic Medical CentersAre hospital microsystems really best for patient care?
Tue, 03/31/2015 - 10:41
A big challenge facing academic medical centers is how to maintain a focus on patient care in an artificially divided environment.
Most academic medical centers were developed in a system with abundant resources, cost-based reimbursement, and a… Quality Improvement Is a Marathon, Not a SprintForget about quick fixes and commit to supporting long-term change
Wed, 12/10/2014 - 15:03
My husband and I both like to run. I run about three miles once or twice a week—if the weather’s not too bad, and if I don’t have something else going on. Keith, on the other hand, runs half marathons.
Keith goes for long runs on the weekends for… Electronic Health Records Fall ShortData analytics leave a lot to be desired
Thu, 10/30/2014 - 13:34
The past five to 10 years, hospitals and physician offices have been in a mad dash to implement electronic health records (EHRs) to meet governmental regulatory requirements. Now that most projects are either complete or well on their way, what are… How Not to Motivate PhysiciansHint: They don’t want to be the highest paid members of a failing hospital system
Wed, 10/01/2014 - 11:44
As a physician, I enjoy listening to nonphysicians tell me how to motivate doctors. I don’t mean this in a totally snarky way (well, maybe just a little). These conversations often highlight the chasm that exists between physicians and…
