Category Archives: Operational effectiveness

Have Mergers and Acquisitions among Hospitals Improved Our Lot?

Posted on December 9, 2023 by Ted

While Merger and Acquisition activity in health care has increased, the rationale for these activities seem to have little effect on improving the delivery of health care itself. Continue reading →

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How Can We Align Incentives As We Move From Volume to Value?

Posted on May 19, 2016 by Ted

Changing payment for health care from volume to value will be facilitated if the stakeholders keep a close eye on “What’s in it for me” Continue reading →

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Providers, Patient Care Delivery and Policy: Hospitalist story

Posted on August 24, 2011 by Ted

There are often perverse incentives in health care. These incentives can, at times, create competing drives where providers are encouraged to do things that directly increase the costs of care.  Consider the reaction to the mandate to cut down hours … Continue reading →

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