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Next-generation clinical integration: Early findings from a new research initiative

January 30, 2012 | Blog | Health Care Advisory Board

As clinical integration networks mature, how do they move beyond basic performance improvement to meet broader care transformation goals? New Health Care Advisory Board research will examine this issue.
Four key steps in physician onboarding

July 06, 2011 | Expert Perspective | HR Investment Center

Research has shown that physician engagement with hospital employers is highest in the first year. Deploy these best practices to build strong hospital-physician alignment from day one.
Should you implement a unit-based hospitalist model? Five factors for success

April 21, 2011 | Expert Perspective | Clinical Advisory Board

Early adopters of the unit-based hospitalist model report sharp increases in patient and provider satisfaction, but critics argue that geographic staffing will create needless handoffs and complicate care coordination. Can this model work for your organization?

The High-Performance Medical Group

December 28, 2011 | Study | Health Care Advisory Board

Explore 15 key attributes of organizations that generate strong operational and clinical results by fostering integration among employed physicians and successfully managing physician practices at scale.
Engaging the Physician Workforce

October 14, 2011 | Study | HR Investment Center

Implement 15 best practices to improve hospital-physician relationships and enhance alignment.
The Accountable Physician Enterprise: Partnering with Physicians to Transform Care Delivery

November 12, 2010 | Study | Health Care Advisory Board

Explore lessons for achieving the level of hospital-physician integration needed for success in accountable care.

Clinical Integration Investment Calculator

November 13, 2011 | Tool | Health Care Advisory Board

Assess whether to pursue a clinical integration strategy by calculating expected baseline investment costs in four key areas: information technology, program staffing, project development, and administrative expenses.
Medical Home Health Coach Practice Impact Calculator

February 17, 2010 | Tool | Health Care Advisory Board

Assess the return on investment from adding a dedicated diabetes health coach to primary care practices transitioning to a medical home model.
Accountable Care Readiness Diagnostic

November 16, 2010 | Tool | Health Care Advisory Board

Assess your organization’s ability to deliver on the core competencies of accountable care within the context of your market’s relative demand.

No meeting in the middle

July, 14, 2011 | Video | Talent Development

Mike Wagner, chief teaching officer, discusses how hospital administrators must be willing to go “all in” in order to achieve health system-physician collaboration.
Online technologies and physician relations

August 4, 2010 | Video | Marketing and Planning Leadership Council

Jared Landis discusses the quickly changing landscape regarding health care providers and online communication, and explores how hospitals can leverage these trends.
Aligning Physician Incentives to Support Performance Goals

December 14, 2011 | On-Demand Webconference | Clinical Advisory Board

An overview of lessons for aligning physician incentives and adopting progressive contracting strategies to maximize the value of physician partnerships.

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Physician Engagement Initiative

Equips health care leaders to engage physicians in improving organizational performance and advancing strategic goals.

Physician Collaboration

Helps executives develop an engaged, responsive medical staff that contributes to improvement initiatives.

Crimson Market Advantage

Technology platform that enables hospitals to understand physician referring and performing patterns and the factors associated with physician loyalty.

Crimson Continuum of Care

Physician alignment-focused technology solutions and best practice research designed to advance quality and enable cost savings.

Crimson Practice Management

Technology solutions and best practice research to help hospitals and medical groups drive physician-centric medical group performance initiatives.

Clinical Integration Project

Serves hospitals, health systems, and physician organizations working to establish effective clinical integration (CI) programs, develop best practices for operating and refining the performance-focused physician network, and share ongoing lessons learned.