Understanding the True Cost of Underutilized Services
Hospitals, particularly those serving rural communities, face unique financial pressures that often magnify the impact of underutilized services. While healthcare leaders are acutely aware of...
Author: Newbrier
Using the Theory of Constraints to Identify Bottlenecks in Patient Flow
This comprehensive article explains how hospitals can leverage the Theory of Constraints (TOC) to uncover and address critical bottlenecks, significantly improving patient flow and overall...
Making the Monthly Close Meaningful
The monthly financial close is often viewed as a routine, sometimes tedious, task by hospital financial departments. Yet, when approached strategically, the monthly close can become a powerful...
Cash Rules Everything: The Foundation of Hospital Decision-Making
Hospitals play an indispensable role in community health, providing critical services and support systems that directly impact the lives of countless individuals. Yet, despite their noble...
Why Every Strategic Plan Needs a “Not Doing” List
Hospital leaders frequently focus strategic planning efforts on identifying and prioritizing new initiatives, goals, and actions aimed at advancing organizational objectives. However, an...
How to Run a 2-Hour Strategy Retreat That Gets Results
Hospital leaders often grapple with complex strategic questions, balancing daily operational demands with the pressing need for strategic clarity. While traditional strategic retreats can be...
A Rural Leader’s Guide to Waste Elimination Without Jargon
Rural healthcare leaders frequently face the dual challenge of delivering high-quality patient care while navigating tight budgets and resource constraints. In such environments, identifying...
Daily Huddles that Fix Real Problems
Hospitals operate in high-stakes, rapidly changing environments where effective communication, timely problem-solving, and proactive collaboration are critical to operational success and...
How to Conduct a 3-Hour Operational Assessment
Conducting an effective operational assessment in a limited time frame—such as three hours—may seem daunting, particularly within complex healthcare settings like hospitals. However, a...
Why Every Hospital Needs an Execution Scoreboard
Hospitals operate in one of the most challenging and dynamic environments, balancing patient care excellence, financial stewardship, regulatory compliance, and community expectations. Amid this...
Avoiding the Trap of Strategy by Slogan
Hospitals frequently adopt compelling slogans to simplify complex strategic initiatives, inspire stakeholders, and promote their organizational mission. While memorable catchphrases can...
High Cash, Low Confidence: Understanding When Financial Strength Is a Mirage
At first glance, a robust cash balance might suggest a hospital is in excellent financial health. However, a closer look often reveals underlying vulnerabilities that can transform perceived...