This video was brought to you by Lisa Miller and Sue Farkas. Optimizing the Operating Room In this video, Lisa Miller and Sue Farkas discuss the biggest opportunities to reduce costs in the operating room. Namely, the following: Standardization of products. Analyzing variability of resources. Reviewing service line profitability. Our operating room optimization process
Data Analytics Initiatives This article was written by Lisa Miller. Data analytics initiatives have the potential to transform healthcare in multiple areas, but the sector has been slow to tap into its potential. Understanding what spend data analytics in healthcare really means can encourage more hospitals to embrace its benefits. Data analytics in healthcare In
This article was written by Jim Cagliostro. Nurses and Hospital Cost Savings Healthcare in the United States is expensive. The US health care system spends almost twice as much as any other country without significantly better outcomes to show for it. [1] In formulating cost reduction strategies, we recommend that nurses must be included in
Analyzing Costs for Physician Preference Items This article was written by Lisa Miller. When selecting your healthcare consulting provider, one of the recommendations I make is that hospitals look for evidence of expertise in the form of case studies. This case study in cost savings covers physician preference items. Why VIE Healthcare Consulting is different
This article was written by Jim Cagliostro. Remaining Competitive in the Healthcare Marketplace According to the Health Care Cost Institute (HCCI), nearly 75% of US hospital markets are considered highly concentrated. If this is the case, how can your hospital remain competitive in the marketplace? While many factors contribute to a high concentration of hospitals,
This article was written by Lisa Miller. Hospital Assessment of SDOH Readiness Social determinants of health (SDOH) continues to emerge as a significant healthcare trend for 2020, increasing the need for your hospital to carry out an assessment of SDOH readiness. Healthcare providers are recognizing the significance of this issue by investing in programs focusing
Modern Technology in Healthcare This article was written by Jim Cagliostro. Modern technology has transformed the way we communicate, travel, work, play, entertain, worship, eat, exercise, and even sleep. It continues to revolutionize healthcare in the US and around the world, but in participating in this change, is your hospital adding technology or adding value?
2020 Hospital Trends This article was written by Lisa Miller. As we begin a new year, we examine predictions for three disruptive healthcare trends for 2020 and how to incorporate the impact of these trends into an effective cost reduction strategy for your hospital. Social Determinants of Health (SDOH) SDOH is an issue we highlighted
This article was written by Lisa Miller. Healthcare and Social Isolation Social isolation and the impact on health is a vital consideration for healthcare providers, to such an extent that it has been described as America’s “next public health issue.” The definition of social isolation Social isolation can be defined as quantifiable social disconnectedness, a
This article was written by Lisa Miller. Cost Savings Spring at Year End Last month—one of our clients needed to make a big impact in their year-end cost savings goals. They asked me how VIE Healthcare could help them in support of this pressing goal of achieving cost savings within 30 – 60 days. I
This article was written by Lisa Miller. Front-Line Innovation Training Workshops Providing a seamless patient experience must be the goal of every healthcare organization. At VIE Healthcare® Consulting, we empower our clients to deliver front-line innovation and transform the patient experience with our exclusive EXCITE! training workshops. Delivering a seamless patient experience From the moment
This article was written by Jim Cagliostro. Investing in telehealth is a win-win for your organization and for your patients. Here’s why your hospital must embrace telehealth now. Healthcare, What’s Your Problem? Investing in Telehealth Is a Win-Win for Your Organization According to a 2017 study, when it comes to digital transformation, ‘healthcare firms typically
