Blog – Newbrier

Understanding the True Cost of Underutilized Services

Written on January 27, 2025.

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...

Using the Theory of Constraints to Identify Bottlenecks in Patient Flow

Written on January 20, 2025.

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

Written on January 13, 2025.

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

Written on January 6, 2025.

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

Written on December 2, 2024.

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

Written on November 4, 2024.

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

Written on October 7, 2024.

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

Written on September 2, 2024.

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

Written on August 5, 2024.

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

Written on July 1, 2024.

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

Written on June 3, 2024.

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

Written on May 6, 2024.

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...