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 needs of the…
Read MoreLeadership 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…
Read MoreDoes 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….
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Read MoreClient’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…
Read MoreClient’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…
Read MoreThe 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…
Read MoreThere 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…
Read MoreAs of 2018, the US spent about 17% of its Gross Domestic Product (GDP) on healthcare. In addition, the US spends, on average, two-and-a-half times more compared to a majority of other developed nations, while allocating almost 60% less on social services (https://stats.oecd.org). Not surprisingly, average life expectancy lags behind most European nations by more…
Read MoreSwitching 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…
Read MoreI am writing this insight while sitting in the comfort of my own home. My setting is quiet and bright and composed of all of the things I need to work effectively. Where I am sitting has the creature comforts and open space that I use to help keep my mind focused and sharp. But…
Read MoreEditor’s Note: This post was originally published on June 2019 and has been revisited one year later. Leadership. We hear the word thrown around quite a bit – and in countless different situations. From high school sports teams to politics and everything in between, we need leaders in our lives to guide the way the…
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