Consumerism

Disruptive innovators take root at the bottom of the market and relentlessly move upmarket. Whether truly disruptive or more incremental, rarely before has the "dare to innovate" challenge been more prominent in healthcare. Action-forward leaders are prioritizing innovation and consumerism…
Extended hours and same-day appointments are fine, but not nearly enough to give today's consumers the convenience and access they desire."What people really want is on-demand access," says David James, MD, CEO of Memorial Hermann Medical Group in Houston. "…They just need to get things done, and…
This article describes how organizations can approach efforts to improve the patient experience, including examples of strategies gleaned from other industries. The article also highlights how one progressive hospital—Community Hospital of the Monterey Peninsula—is using mobile and digital…
How to apply Consumer Product Goods (CPG) tools and concepts to improve business development and planning as consumerism becomes more influential in healthcare decision-making. We will also discuss some of the necessary competencies and culture aspects needed to help you create a more data driven…
Imagine utilizing predictive analytics and interactive mapping to identify unsaturated market areas full of unmet patient demand, overlay ideal payer mix projections, and forecasting future financial success. Healthcare providers can now create predictive, neighborhood level strategic plans for…
We are in a renaissance. The rate of change in the healthcare marketplace is moving at an accelerated pace. There are more opportunities than ever before for healthcare strategists, but there are greater challenges to refine and build upon their skillsets in preparation for an unknown future. Read…