by John G. Self | Sep 28, 2010 | Current Affairs, Healthcare
The development of an Accountable Care Organization (ACO) is the subject of much discussion and some debate. There is a certain emerging sense of urgency among healthcare leaders regarding ACO creation — no one knows for sure what the regulatory environment...
by John G. Self | Sep 14, 2010 | Healthcare
Healthcare leaders have two choices as the industry begins its uncertain journey into an era of “reform” and reductions in Medicare and Medicaid funding. They can embrace the changes and get out in front, or they can stand pat, waiting to see what...
by John G. Self | Jul 30, 2010 | Healthcare, Leadership
"If your hospital is attractive financially, has a good payer mix, makes a margin, and dominates its local area, it's a fat target for larger systems that see growth and scale as the way to thrive under healthcare reform." —...
by John G. Self | Jul 26, 2010 | Healthcare, Leadership
Management silos kill organizations. They destroy collaboration. They foster gamesmanship when there should be cooperation. They encourage valueless battles over turf issues at the expense of customers.In healthcare organizations, management silos contribute to...
by John G. Self | Jul 12, 2010 | Current Affairs, Healthcare
This is a good summary of the government’s increased emphasis on fraud and abuse. By Jeff Weinstein and Scott Honiberg for HealthLeaders Media President Obama recently signed off on legislation that very likely will result in a substantial increase in lawsuits...
