It’s a tale as old as time… Your hospital wants to grow or add new services, but your competitors are keen to protect their turf. The outcome often hinges on who can most clearly and convincingly demonstrate their position to the Certificate of
Need board. Certificate of Need programs exist in many states to monitor the growth and associated costs of health facilities and services. Led by a governing board, the programs can also serve a gatekeeping function when hospitals or health systems seek to discontinue services or overall operations. While no two CON programs are exactly alike, there are a few foundational strategies health care organizations can deploy to influence a successful outcome.
Mark Twain said, "There are only two types of speakers in the world: the nervous and liars." If you suffer from a fear of public speaking, or glossophobia, you’re in good company. Some of the world’s most successful people dread public speaking. It’s extremely common and can affect anyone. Here is some advice to make public speaking less daunting and even help you learn to enjoy it.
Clients in the News
Montana’s North Valley Hospital improved its bottom line with the help of Quorum Health Resources by implementing a revenue cycle steering committee to unite hospital leaders to enact change.
AccuReg software helped Williamson County Medical Center improve its clean claim rate by working to eliminate silos and streamline front-end efficiencies.
Both case studies were highlighted in RevCycleIntelligence.
Activate Healthcare Principal Debra Geihsler authored an op-ed for American City & County about the benefits of on-site and near-site health clinics on improving population health for workers and reducing costs for employers.
Clients Compassus and Embold Health were recently profiled in the Nashville Medical News.
Health data analytics company Embold Health, which announced a partnership with Walmart earlier this year, was also profiled.
American Health Partners nursing home resident and Vietnam veteran George Thomas was recently recognized during a Tennessee Titans game. The Titans surprised Thomas with a new motorized wheelchair during an on-field ceremony. Read more in the Commercial Appeal.
Last month, UnitedHealth Group extended a $1 million grant to HOPE Family Health in Westmoreland, Tennessee, during a special event attended by Governor Bill Lee. The event was covered by several local news outlets, including the Macon County Times. Learn more about HOPE Family Health in this video.
