Bundled payments. Volume-to-value. Cost accounting. Process improvement. Patient engagement. Population health. Organizational leadership. These are more than just the newest industry buzzwords: They’re the trends that will compel the healthcare industry to transform its business model. They will affect every healthcare entity, from solo physician practices to hospitals to suppliers, and everyone in between.

Are you ready to capitalize on the opportunities or are you hoping the trend will just go away?

I challenge you to think about your future as a healthcare organization from a new perspective. We’re past the point that “healthcare reform” is an appropriate term for what’s taking place. We are radically changing the paradigm in which we’ve operated for years. We are, as an industry, transforming healthcare, and I believe the winners and losers will be determined by the actions they take now. I also believe that early adopters have a huge advantage going forward, and those who are determined not to adapt ultimately will not stay in business.

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