Strategic Planning

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As hospitals and health systems increasingly implement physician alignment strategies, physician relations teams must concentrate on ways they can bring value to their organizations in this new environment. This article explores the ways in which physician relations professionals can be more…
For two decades, research conducted by change management thought leader John Kotter and others has shown that approximately two-thirds of large-scale change initiatives fail to meet their objectives.1 Faced with daunting odds like these, how can strategists position themselves to better lead and…
A case study will be shared that highlights the hallmarks of planning and performance improvement: integration, alignment, engagement, communication, and focus.
The Jackson Story is the account of a strategic initiative resulting in the development of Meridian Health Village at Jackson, a health/fitness/wellness center. This presentation focuses on the consumer-centric planning, implementation, and communications which were key to turning this concept into…
The final result of Southcoast Health System's service line planning was a plan with a vision that supported the system's overall primary care strategy and articulated specific initiatives supportable by physicians. This lookback will be relayed by the chair of this effort, who himself is a…
This session will explore core principles in the field of change management that can improve the odds that your next reorganization, process improvement, or behavior change initiative will achieve the results your leadership wants.
Rapidly evolving dynamics have made the process of planning the distribution of services, both physically and virtually, across your care networks more challenging than ever before. A senior healthcare advisor will facilitate a broad panel of industry experts to explore the concept of planning for…
Hear how Canton-Potsdam Hospital combines the discipline of science with the art of relationships to build a medical staff rivaling prestigious academic medical centers. Learn how new techniques and proven best practices can be adapted and applied to your organization.