Gist Weekly from Kaufman Hall: October 11, 2024 - What happened in #healthcare recently—and what we think about it. - Harris proposes Medicare home health expansion. - Large not-for-profit health systems join to launch new company. - CMS announces initial list for $2 generic drug program. - Holding out for a blockbuster smoking treatment. Plus: What we’ve been reading, Graphic of the Week and what our experts are saying about key issues in healthcare. #healthcaremanagement #medicare https://lnkd.in/ggpV4_DQ
About us
For nearly 40 years, Kaufman Hall has provided independent, objective insights grounded in sound data and analysis to help clients fulfill their missions, achieve their goals, and tackle their toughest problems.
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http://www.kaufmanhall.com
External link for Kaufman Hall
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- Business Consulting and Services
- Company size
- 201-500 employees
- Headquarters
- Chicago, Illinois
- Type
- Privately Held
- Specialties
- Cost Accounting, Budgeting & Forecasting, Debt Financing, Capital Management, Capital Planning & Tracking, Capital Structure & Financing, Mergers, Acquisitions & Partnerships, Physician Strategy, Profitability, Reporting & Analytics, and Strategic Cost Management
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200 S Wacker Dr
Suite 2800
Chicago, Illinois 60606, US
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5215 Old Orchard Rd
Suite 800
Skokie, Illinois 60077, US
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390 N. Pacific Coast Highway
Suite 2150
El Segundo, California 90245, US
Employees at Kaufman Hall
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Tommy Esposito
Tommy Esposito is an Influencer Balance Sheet Advisor | Fed Policy Observer | Writer | Musician | Husband | Father
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Diego Fernandez
Solutions Architect
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Val Kraus, MBA, FACHE
Financial Broker and Recruiter | Healthcare Management & Operations Executive – Expertise in Leading All Aspects of Healthcare Operations
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Cindy Doak
Updates
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In his recent article, Scott Christensen explores the closures of Walmart Health and VillageMD, prompting reflection for traditional providers. Success often hinges on integrating insurance, as seen with CVS and Aetna. Diverse revenue models, like Amazon’s One Medical, also show promise. Walmart’s adaptability demonstrates resilience in the face of setbacks. As the healthcare landscape evolves, focusing on consumer needs for convenience and transparency is essential. Adaptability is key to thriving in today’s healthcare environment. #HealthcareInnovation #RetailHealth #ConsumerCentricCare https://lnkd.in/dkT4vs2K
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A servant leader needs to be intellectually curious and strive to learn more from their employees as they lead. Every moment spent with caregivers and colleagues is a learning and a teaching moment. In Lisa Goldstein's new blog, she shares a conversation with Nancy Agee, the CEO Emeritus of Carilion Clinic, who adopted the idea of servant leadership by abiding to the simple principle that leaders are here to serve. #ServantLeadership #Healthcaremanagement #ContinuousLearning https://lnkd.in/gzR5acZ2
Read the blog: Thoughts on Servant Leadership
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While hospitals and health systems have made remarkable progress in supply purchasing—standardizing purchase orders, benchmarking, and centralizing to leverage bulk discounts—purchased services remain a complex web that requires careful navigation. Many organizations overlook the potential savings hidden within these agreements, leaving significant dollars on the table. In this article, Tom Behrens examines how untangling existing purchased service agreements can reveal significant cost-saving opportunities to improve your bottom line and boost operational efficiency. #HealthcareCosts #PurchasedServices #HospitalOperations #CostEfficiency https://lnkd.in/gQkuSQvA
Read the article: Purchased Services Are a Mystery Worth Solving
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Gist Weekly from Kaufman Hall: October 4, 2024 - What happened in #healthcare recently—and what we think about it. - CMS to raise cut points for 2025 MA star ratings. - CVS Health announces almost 3K #layoffs amid $2B cost reduction plan. - California governor signs several #AI bills impacting healthcare into law. - Drug distributors are vertically integrating. Plus: What we’ve been reading, Graphic of the Week and what our experts are saying about key issues in healthcare. #healthcaremanagement #healthcarelaw https://lnkd.in/gb2zRZYx
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Hospital financial performance remained stable in August, with operating margins reflecting a 4.2% median index despite a rise in patient volume. The latest Kaufman Hall National Hospital Flash Report (NHFR) also highlights decreases in revenue and expenses on a volume-adjusted basis, providing critical insights for CFOs looking to manage hospital finances efficiently. #healthcaremanagement #healthcaredata #hospitaldata #financialperformance #hospitalfinances https://lnkd.in/gh6bgyDt
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With 27 announced transactions, Q3 2024 healthcare M&A activity had the highest level thus far in 2024. Total transacted revenue of more than $13 billion was the highest Q3 total in the last eight years. The latest Kaufman Hall M&A Quarterly Activity Report’s Q3 transactions illustrate the varied opportunities and challenges for hospitals and health systems seeking partners in the current market, while other announced transactions represent continuing themes of portfolio realignment and expansion into new markets. #healthcaremanagement #mergersandacquisitions #healthcaretransactions https://lnkd.in/gNUGKipY
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Recently members of our Kaufman Hall team made a difference in their local communities by participating in our annual Day of Service. More than 170 volunteers partnered with around 40 organizations to support causes that included: Food Banks Animal care Child/youth service Developmental disabilities services Environmental services Health and wellness Housing needs LGBTQ+ healthcare Mental health services Senior services Teams sorted donations and served meals at food banks, cleaned, and maintained community sites, labeled, and packaged goods, and organized and quality-checked donations. We're proud to see our volunteers bring joy and relief to their communities through their service. Check out the highlights to see the impact we made! #DayOfService #CommunityService #Volunteerism
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Gist Weekly from Kaufman Hall: September 27, 2024 - What happened in #healthcare recently—and what we think about it. - FTC sues PBMs over insulin pricing tactics. - House committee advances bill extending #Medicare #telehealth and hospital-at-home flexibilities. - HRSA awards contracts for new organ transplant system. - A new dawn for sickle cell disease treatment. Plus: What we’ve been reading, Graphic of the Week and what our experts are saying about key issues in healthcare. https://lnkd.in/gJ8yyQ8A #healthcaremanagement #healthpolicies
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To fully capture the benefits of changes in institutional advancement, leadership should focus on two key questions: 1. Do we have the right datasets and analytics to effectively measure donor potential and engagement? 2. Have we structured our advancement office to optimize productivity and effectiveness? In a new blog Answering these can unlock greater success in your advancement strategy. #InstitutionalAdvancement #Leadership #DataAnalytics #HigherEd https://lnkd.in/g2k5RtfH
Read the Blog: Higher Education Advancement and Strategic Growth
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