Strategic Planning

Strategic Financial Planning: Summer 2018

May 18, 2018 12:40 pm

Strategic Financial Planning subscribers can access the individual articles and web exclusives listed below. 

Data Analysis

Competing with Freestanding Outpatient Centers—Where to Focus on Pricing

By Scott Houk

Price reductions should be included in pricing strategies to help hospitals better compete with these free-standing centers. 

Capital Planning & Allocation

Communication is Key to Achieving and Maintaining Strong Bond Ratings

By Pierre Bogacz

Six key tactics allow hospitals to maintain stronger ratings by communicating and building goodwill with rating analysts.

Facilities Management

Hospital Building Leases Involve Special Requirements

By Ed Avis

Keep five facilities-related issues in mind when negotiating new building leases. 

Mergers & Acquisitions

Creative Partnership Maintains Community Hospital

By Christopher Schoeplein

Through the vision of local officials and hospital leaders, St. Francis Hospital continues to serve Topeka residents.

First Person

Meeting Individuals with Mental Health Crises Outside the Hospital

An Interview with Peter Evers by Ed Avis

A community mental health program in New Hampshire keeps 100 patients a month out of the emergency department.

Strategic Design

From What to How: Moving from Planning to Execution

Sponsored By Kaufman Hall

By Tim Shoger and Jay Spence

When data-driven strategy management tools are used, transparency and accountability create speed to solution, speed to execution, and competency in execution.

Ethics

Making Decisions About Monetizing Social Media Data

By William Marty Martin

Healthcare leaders confronted with the decision to monetize sharing of social media data should consider the impact on all stakeholders, the oath to “first do no harm,” and how technology is used and designed.

Finance at a Glance

Integration Planning, Execution are Key To M&A Success

Having an integration plan that aligns with strategic rationale was among the most commonly cited lessons learned by surveyed finance executives involved in hospital M&As. 

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