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Hospital and health system trends

We provide the information, insights, and tools you need to navigate a complex, ever-changing industry — regardless of whether your organization is comprised of hospitals, physicians, ambulatory sites, or other components of care delivery. Review our research to catch up on the trends, proven best practices, and emerging imperatives that will help your health system succeed.
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Discover the key drivers, volume forecasts, and strategic imperatives for service line growth

Our resources provide volume outlooks for six key service lines, helping you shape your growth strategy in an ever-evolving healthcare landscape.

Use the Market Scenario Planner to instantly access the current, five-, and 10- year estimates of patient volumes and growth rates

Our Market Scenario Planner shows you the types of services patients in your market are expected to use and allows you to customize projections according to five key growth drivers.

Survey insights: 6 priorities for health system strategists in 2024

We surveyed strategic planners to find out their top priorities. Learn where they are focusing their energy to achieve growth and sustainability, and use the insights to craft your own strategy.

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The obstacles between health systems and VBC success

Value-based care (VBC) can be a daunting endeavor for health systems, but understanding the challenges is the first step towards success for all stakeholders involved. Dive into this infographic, compiled from 60+ interviews with provider executives, to learn about the key challenges to VBC implementation and get strategies for overcoming them.
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Q&A: How Stanford Health Care 'de-risked' its remote patient monitoring strategy

Implementing a remote patient monitoring (RPM) strategy requires careful planning and risk mitigation. Stanford Health Care took a proactive approach by conducting three pilots before rolling out its enterprise-wide strategy. Learn from Stanford's experience and gain insights on how to successfully navigate the challenges of RPM implementation.
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Leading through tension: 3 tips for mastering difficult conversations

Learn how to master difficult conversations and drive organizational growth by strategically managing conflict, communicating with purpose, and understanding team dynamics. Explore three key considerations to help leaders initiate tough conversations and move forward together with their teams.
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The unintended impact of nursing policy changes around the world

To mitigate the impacts of nursing shortages, governments around the world are introducing new policies increasing the scope of practice for nursing roles. But these policies are often making the nursing workload worse. Explore the policy trends and implications — and discover actionable steps that nurse leaders can take to rightsize the nursing workload.
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