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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 the importance of efficient resource utilization, accurately quantifying and addressing the true cost of un…

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 hospital performance.

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 tool for organizational alignment, insightful decision-making, and ongoing performance improvement. This a…

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 purpose and complex clinical operations, the underlying reality for every hospital, especially in rural America…

We practice the discipline of financial excellence.

Results under pressure are standard.

Newbrier helps hospitals perform when urgency is real. We focus relentlessly on cash, speed, and execution, bringing clarity and discipline to moments that matter most. The work is quiet, decisive, and effective, because when the stakes are high, failure is not an option.

Profitability Improvement

Focused, practical work to improve margins and financial performance where it matters most. We identify what actually drives results and apply discipline to turn operations into sustained profitability.

Cash Flow Discipline

A repeatable approach to keeping cash visible, predictable, and under control. Cash is reviewed frequently so leaders can act early and avoid surprises.

Liquidity Management

Hands-on support to protect liquidity under pressure. We help leaders anticipate needs, manage risk, and maintain financial flexibility when conditions tighten.

Executive Focus

Clarity at the top drives results everywhere else. We help leadership teams concentrate attention on the few decisions that matter most and act on them quickly.

Scenario Modeling

Structured scenario thinking to prepare for what’s ahead. Leaders test assumptions, understand tradeoffs, and make decisions before pressure forces the issue.

Performance Advancement

Disciplined execution that moves performance forward over time. We help organizations build routines that sustain improvement instead of relying on one-time fixes.

Growth from Within

Growth driven by existing assets, capacity, and discipline. We help hospitals uncover opportunities already inside the organization and turn them into measurable results.

Data Analytics

Clear, decision-oriented analysis that cuts through noise. Data is used to inform action, not to generate reports that sit unused.

Data Visualization

Simple, focused visuals that make financial reality obvious. The goal is fast understanding so leaders can decide with confidence.


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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 the importance of efficient resource utilization, accurately quantifying and addressing the true cost of underutilization can be challenging. This article explores in depth the implications of underutilized services, strategies for […]

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 hospital performance.

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 tool for organizational alignment, insightful decision-making, and ongoing performance improvement. This article explores strategies to transform the monthly close process into a meaningful and impactful exercise.