Avoiding “Band-Aid” Solutions for SDOH This article was written by Jim Cagliostro. Social determinants of health (SDOH) are defined as “conditions in the environments in which people are born, live, learn, work, play, worship, and age that affect a wide range of health, functioning, and quality-of-life outcomes and risks.” (HealthyPeople.gov). The “band-aid” solutions in US healthcare
Reimbursement Management for Healthcare This educational video is brought to you by Lisa Miller, CEO and Founder of VIE Healthcare Consulting. As hospitals look for new ways to drive margin improvement, in this video I explore the relationship of cost to reimbursement to achieve unparalleled cost savings. At VIE Healthcare Consulting we adopt a
Sustainable Project Management Strategies This article was written by Pandush Mitre. Project management in healthcare is essential for hospitals in the US to achieve their #1 priority, namely, the provision of outstanding patient care. But, how can health systems deliver this level of care when they face close scrutiny from other parties, including the government, insurance
The Core Focus of Every Physician Practice This article was written by Lisa Miller. Quality patient care should be the core focus of every physician practice, but in reality, the daily challenges of maintaining a profitable operation can divert your attention away from that task. Working with VIE Healthcare Consulting can transform your physician practice
The State of Your Hospital’s Financial Health This article was written by Jim Cagliostro. Health promotion and disease prevention lead to healthier populations, with optimum results achieved when individuals embrace a proactive approach. Just like your own health, your hospital’s financial health needs a check-up too! The benefits of preventative healthcare Eating healthier foods and living
How to Choose Your Healthcare Consultant This article was written by Lisa Miller. With a growing number of companies entering the sector, choosing your healthcare consulting provider requires careful evaluation. As hospitals struggle to establish a level of financial sustainability, that choice can be an overwhelming one. As CEO and founder of VIE Healthcare Consulting,
This research report was compiled by Lisa Miller. Increase Hospital Profit Margin EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The relentless rise of non-labor hospital costs is expected to continue. For many healthcare executives, cost control has overtaken revenue growth as their strategic priority with a growing focus on issues related to healthcare profit margin management and improvement.¹ Drawing on
Systematic Analysis and Management of a Health System’s Telecommunication Services In recent blogs, I have addressed the potential cost reductions associated with analyzing your health system’s existing telecommunication vendor services. The final step in this process is Telecommunication Expense Management (TEM) to deliver sustainable telecommunication costs in healthcare. Analyzing your current services can realize significant
Hospital’s Social Determinants of Health Strategies This article was written by Lisa Miller. Healthcare providers continue to focus on initiatives to address the social needs of patients while also determining which of these deliver the most rapid and tangible improvements. This article outlines three top strategies that could improve your hospital’s social determinants of health,
This article was written by Jim Cagliostro. Patient Experience Transformation Transforming the patient experience should be a priority for every health system. In this article, I explain why it’s important and how to do it. Why the patient experience matters Providing outstanding customer service is a priority in many industry sectors. Have you ever visited a
Supply Chain During Acquisitions and Closures This article was written by Bryan Covert. VIE Healthcare Consulting has worked with health systems to maximize the supply chain during acquisitions and closures since 1999. During that time, we have seen firsthand the dramatic changes in the US healthcare provider landscape, which continue today at a rapid pace. Mergers
Outsourcing, Insourcing, or ‘Right-sourcing’ This article was written by Lisa Miller. The healthcare sector relies heavily on outsourcing purchased services – but when should your hospital bring outsourced services in-house? We live in a time where outsourcing services has become the norm, even for our everyday experiences. Without leaving the comfort of our couch, we
