A Message to Garcia
A boss and later mentor first shared Elbert Hubbard’s A Message to Garcia with me. The brashness, the directness, and candor is refreshing since all too often we walk on eggshells to in an attempt...
Results-Ready Financials for Rural Hospitals
Rural hospitals do not fail because leaders stop caring. They fail because decisions arrive too late, information arrives out of sequence, and pressure compounds faster than clarity. Financial reporting plays a central role in that dynamic. In many rural hospitals, financial statements are accurate…
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…