In 1978, REO Speedwagon released the single “Roll with the Changes,” a song that never fails to give me an adrenaline rush, especially as I run or bike. I think it’s pertinent to what healthcare professionals are experiencing since health reform became law in 2010 and the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) began its reimbursement initiatives to transition from volume to value.

As we move from volume to value, the traditional ways of doing things are rapidly changing, and many of us are challenged with guiding our organizations into a new world. To top it off, we’re asked to adopt vastly different industry revenue models without losing a dollar. I’d like to discuss some of the realities we’re facing and offer some of the questions I think you should be asking to guide your transformation.

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