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Ambulatory care

As ambulatory care continues to experience strong growth rates, providers are evaluating their outpatient networks and weighing their next opportunities. At the same time, suppliers and payers need to plan for shifts in demand, revenue, and sites of care to best position their businesses. Our research explores the market forces driving ambulatory care growth and helps stakeholders size new opportunities and mitigate emerging disruptions.

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Site-of-care shifts 2024: Inside the latest trends and data

Stay ahead of the curve with the latest findings on site-of-care shifts and their implications for health systems. This report provides a comprehensive analysis of procedure outpatient shifts, geographic variations, and changes in care delivery, equipping you with the knowledge to make informed decisions and drive success in your market.

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Health systems must confront the eroding legacy hospital business model

The standard playbook for hospital profitability is no longer sufficient, as the industry faces converging challenges that threaten financial stability. From shifting volume and payer-mix, to weakening non-core revenue sources, hospitals must adapt to survive.

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Provider availability: A new way to measure access for medical groups

This report introduces the concept of "provider availability" as a new access standard that considers the evolving needs of patients and providers. Discover why prioritizing provider availability is crucial for staying competitive and learn two practical steps to recalibrate your access strategy.

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Interactive maps: Where (and which) service lines have growth potential

Our interactive maps offer data-driven insights into market dynamics, highlighting areas for potential expansion based on market size, growth rates, and competitiveness.

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2 strategies to reimagine physician panels and improve care delivery

Learn how to enhance patient care and optimize revenue by tailoring provider capacity with risk-adjusted models and minimizing referral leakage.

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How corporate medical group growth strategies are disrupting healthcare delivery

The landscape of physician practices is changing rapidly, with corporate ownership now as prevalent as health system and shareholder ownership. Explore the four growth models of corporate-owned groups — and see how their potential to disrupt the industry may hinge on their owner’s tolerance for the pace of returns.

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2 strategies to reimagine physician panels and improve care delivery

Learn how to enhance patient care and optimize revenue by tailoring provider capacity with risk-adjusted models and minimizing referral leakage.

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It’s time for systems to change how they prioritize and design their ambulatory strategy

Health systems are turning to ambulatory care to bolster their legacy hospital business, but this is an unsustainable patch as market pressures intensify and care shifts outpatient. Systems must transform their ambulatory strategy today through strong commitments to building cohesive ambulatory capabilities, or they’ll find themselves struggling to compete and survive in their future market.

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6 ways to reduce referral leakage from primary to specialty care

In the highly competitive healthcare landscape, preventing referral leakage is crucial for health systems to maintain network integrity and capture revenue. Discover six tactics to effectively manage referral leakage from primary to specialty care and ensure that referrals stay within your network.

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Health systems must confront the eroding legacy hospital business model

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How 17 procedures are shifting to outpatient delivery in over 20 countries

The proportion of procedures delivered on a same-day basis is increasing around the world, but wide variation still exists between countries. Explore the site-of-care data on 17 key procedures in over 20 countries. Use this information to benchmark your own rates, incorporate the data into your clinical services plans, and identify which countries to look to for emerging clinical evidence.

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Site-of-care shifts 2024: Inside the latest trends and data

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Interactive maps: Where (and which) service lines have growth potential

Our interactive maps offer data-driven insights into market dynamics, highlighting areas for potential expansion based on market size, growth rates, and competitiveness.

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6 ways to reduce referral leakage from primary to specialty care

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4 considerations for creating successful ASC strategies

As ambulatory surgery centers (ASCs) play a larger role in care delivery, health systems must develop successful and sustainable ASC strategies. Learn the four key considerations for health systems as they navigate the growing importance of ASCs.

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How one health system achieved a 50% increase in post-discharge follow-up

Organizations must align provider schedules with organizational priorities if they want to achieve their access goals. Find out how one health system used a three-step approach to hardwire post-discharge appointments into their providers’ schedules to increase patient follow-up care.

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Provider availability: A new way to measure access for medical groups

Medical groups are realizing that an access strategy focused solely on appointment availability is no longer enough. This report introduces the concept of "provider availability" as a new access standard that considers the evolving needs of patients and providers. Discover why prioritizing provider availability is crucial for staying competitive and learn two practical steps to recalibrate your access strategy.

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How to reduce in-basket overload by 34%, in 4 steps

Unmanageable in-basket volumes can be a significant burden for healthcare providers. Find out how one health system successfully addressed this issue with a four-step process that reduced message quantity, protected provider time, and improved overall efficiency.

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6 ways to reduce referral leakage from primary to specialty care

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Ambulatory care

Site-of-care shifts 2024: Inside the latest trends and data

Health systems must confront the eroding legacy hospital business model

Provider availability: A new way to measure access for medical groups

Interactive maps: Where (and which) service lines have growth potential

2 strategies to reimagine physician panels and improve care delivery

How corporate medical group growth strategies are disrupting healthcare delivery

2 strategies to reimagine physician panels and improve care delivery

It’s time for systems to change how they prioritize and design their ambulatory strategy

6 ways to reduce referral leakage from primary to specialty care

Health systems must confront the eroding legacy hospital business model

How 17 procedures are shifting to outpatient delivery in over 20 countries

Site-of-care shifts 2024: Inside the latest trends and data

Interactive maps: Where (and which) service lines have growth potential

6 ways to reduce referral leakage from primary to specialty care

4 considerations for creating successful ASC strategies

How one health system achieved a 50% increase in post-discharge follow-up

Provider availability: A new way to measure access for medical groups

How to reduce in-basket overload by 34%, in 4 steps

6 ways to reduce referral leakage from primary to specialty care

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