Strategy Insights

      WHAT IS A BUSINESS INITIATIVE CHARTER? The Business Initiative Charter Template is a simple, structured view for laying out the key elements of a business analysis or improvement initiative including scope, objectives, activities, deliverables, stakeholders, measures of success, and critical success factors. These elements and structures are easily customized to suit the…

All healthcare companies undergo change on a regular basis. This is the reality of an industry in constant growth and continuous adaptation to the needs of patients. The most important feature of change is that it should be good for the community, the patients, the employees, and the company’s bottom line. Change should bring growth…

There are many factors that lead a hospital or ambulatory practice to switch to a new EHR system. Therefore, establishing a successful vendor selection process is critical to ensure your team chooses an EHR that best aligns with the organization’s clinical needs and business strategy. Failure to select the proper EHR system can lead to…

Leadership is the single most important part of managing technology. When an Information Technology (IT) executive position goes unfilled, the entire organization suffers – from the financial health of the organization to the clinical staff, administrators, and even the IT professionals themselves. As a result, many hospitals and clinics are turning to interim Chief Information…

  So many factors come into play as an organization determines why it should transition to a new EHR system. Does your vendor understand your clinical needs or business model? The following list will help guide you in your decision of whether a change is needed now or not.   Why do you want to…

  Does it seem that everything you do at work is a little more challenging than it used to be? If you have these thoughts, I don’t think that you are alone. There is so much happening in our world at an ever-increasing speed that affects us, sometimes without us really knowing the specific causes….

In this case study, take a look at how our team unlocked engagement, inspired collaboration, and ignited cultural transformation with these tools. We focused on improving our clients’ workplace with personalized insights that inspired behavioral change.   Start your organization on the path from personalized insight to cultural change with Everything DiSC. For more information,…

Client’s Challenge Our client’s Revenue Cycle Department was currently undergoing a period of evaluation as to the efficacy and efficiency of its processes. They decided to seek outside assistance with specific knowledge of revenue cycle management and strong leadership skills to help identify, prioritize, and implement solutions.   Our Solution Following an in-depth analysis of…

Client’s Challenge Design and build an IT infrastructure that supports a brand new full-service, 49 bed, general acute care facility in Southern Arizona. The infrastructure needed to support over 250 employees, 120 volunteers, and numerous contracted providers. Provide IT leadership and project management from groundbreaking through the hospital’s first few months of operation. Ensure that…

Switching to a new EHR? Transitioning from one system to another is a chance to reset your healthcare organizational goals. However, switching systems or simply trying to optimize the system you currently have can be a daunting project. Given the high rate of IT project failures, it is no wonder that so many healthcare organizations…

  The easy answer for “why” you would develop a new strategic plan is to establish a clear path and renewed priorities for your leadership team and staff. You need to get everyone on the same page again and going in the same direction. A solid plan simplifies decision making and drives alignment of all resources. Digging a little deeper you might find other reasons for why you need to build a new strategic plan.  My Organization Has Really Changed…

There are so many variables that determine whether your strategy is successful or not. Many of these variables you cannot control like outside influences. However, you can manage your strategic planning in such a way to mitigate many of the risks whether they are internal or external to your organization. Most of these risks can…