Value-Based Care Insights

Many challenges can arise when trying to implement standardized processes in complex surgical settings. Reviewing the data and performing prioritization exercises will help leaders identify inefficiencies and assist them with understanding where to begin to operate effectively. By utilizing data and engaging surgical staff, hospitals and ASCs will see tangible benefits to the financial bottom line and to staff and patients.

On this episode of Value-Based Care insights, host Daniel J. Marino has an informative discussion with Kate Geick on the benefits of implementing operational effectiveness tools in surgical services. Learn more at www.luminahp.com/insights.

Health care providers are in one of the most challenging times with payer contract negotiations. There are new economic pressures, changes in reimbursement structures due to shifts in site-of-care, and payers are wanting providers to assume more risk. On this episode of Value-Based Care Insights, host Daniel J. Marino and Cliff Frank, a national expert in managed care contracting, discuss how to move forward and successfully perform under risk-based contracts.

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To be a high performing health care organization, finance and clinical leaders must work together to improve patient care. Many different factors play a part in the often fragile relationship between the two. But by aligning incentives and increasing communication, the dynamic can improve. On this episode of Value-Based Care insights, host Daniel J. Marino has a great discussion with Dr. George Mayzell and Steven Berger on the evolving relationships between hospitals and physicians.

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Given the increasing health care expenditures and the pressures of the recent pandemic, a direct-to-employer (DTE) contracting strategy is an opportunity for employers to reduce administrative friction costs and preserve revenue. These arrangements can allow you to foster a better relationship between the employees and the provider. On this episode of Value-Based Care insights, host Daniel J. Marino has a great discussion on DTE arrangements and its benefits with Bradley Olson, VP of Managed Care, and Britney Bart, Business Development, at a large Midwest CIN.

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In this very exciting 50th episode of our podcast, we discuss what we have learned over the past 49 episodes and revisit some of our most memorable moments. We reflect on the key insights we gained from speaking with so many industry experts and look forward to hearing more stories as we continue to glean insights and learn together.

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The No Surprise Act went into effect on January 1, 2022. It protects patients from out-of-network surprise bills. Health care organizations must comply with these regulations for emergency care, non-emergency care from out-of-network providers at in-network facilities, and air ambulance services from out-of-network providers. Hear more about The No Surprise Act with special guest Shawn Stack and host Daniel J. Marino.

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Highly effective leaders have a high Emotional Intelligence or Quotient (EQ), understand when to manage and when to lead, and know how to handle complex situations. Two experienced health care leaders, Dr. Cheri Olson and Lucy Zielinski share techniques to increase EQ and grow in leadership skills. They share how you can create a personal action plan to help you advance as an effective leader.

Large vacancy rates – difficult to fill, high turnover rates, burnout with staff – physicians and non-physicians, and competitive nature with recruiting have been workforce trends in health care. Listen to John Malone share the causes and solutions to help the workforce win resolve.

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Daniel Marino and Bill Bodnar discuss several challenges health care organizations are facing as they transition out of COVID. Bodnar shares his insights on new challenges, including workforce dynamics, non- traditional health care models, and the pursuit of value.

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During the past 18 months, hospitals and health systems have focused on reducing expense mostly through FTE attrition.  Many health systems and hospitals are at a point where reducing costs cannot come from reducing FTEs but must occur from other places.

High performing healthcare organizations have focused not only on reducing costs through minimizing inefficiencies but maximizing revenues as well. Developing a culture of continuous improvement allows the organization to not only meet its clinical and financial goals but exceed them.  High performing organizations accomplish this by implementing Lean methodologies to eliminate waste, operate more efficiently and increase clinical outcomes with patients.

In this episode of Value-Based Care Insights, Daniel J. Marino speaks to Kate Geick of Lumina Health Partners to discuss how operational effectiveness through staff engagement and commitment can yield in improved operational and financial performance.

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