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The Perfect Storm in Healthcare Series - The Series

By James Blandi posted 08-29-2014 03:46 PM

  

Have healthcare executives and managers considered the unintended (or intended) consequences associated with the implementation of PPACA?

  1. Radiology/Assets:  Aging Infrastructure impacts HCAHPS, Patient Safety and revenue streams.
  2. IT:  The $$$ depletion from the Balance Sheet for IT rollouts that fail to meet MU 2 attestation standards - "Buyer Beware!" - one size does not fit all.
  3. Financing:  What are the implications of how you've been spending your capital dollars? Potential impact on your Credit Rating and Credit Facilities.
  4. Optimization (Efficiency) Strategies:  Staffing and Supply Chain Managers and the various challenges ahead
  5. Population Health Management = Risk Management: Insurer and Provider please comingle?  Implication of Capitated Rates in the financial alignment payment model - Financial Alignment my eye! - Does it lead to a Single Payer system?   
  6. Innovation:  What happens when...

If you're interested, I would be honored if you "Follow Me" on this journey of connecting the dots.  This is the first in a series aptly named "The Perfect Storm" for various departments within healthcare.  While the initial post is a bit longer and introductory, subsequent posts will not be.  They are all intending to "stir the pot", ask for your opinions and bring awareness to others.

Get caught up:
The Perfect Storm Series – Radiology – Post #1 – Capital Medical Equipment
The Perfect Storm Series – Financing – Post #1 – Revenue Management

Thanks!

Jim Blandi

Managing Director, Healthcare

LFC Capital, Inc. (Follow the Company)

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