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Healthcare is increasingly a global industry. With members on six continents, our team offers dedicated research that helps providers everywhere plan for the future, evaluate new risks and opportunities, and elevate their system's performance.

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Download our ready-to-present slides to learn the five key objectives health systems are chasing abroad, as well as strategies to achieve them.

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Explore the 3 different types of renewable power purchase agreements

Rising energy costs and increased scrutiny over emissions are pushing some health systems to explore alternative mechanisms like renewable power purchase agreements (RPPAs). Explore the different types of RPPAs, how they can benefit healthcare organizations, and what you should know if you’re considering entering into an RPPA.

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We polled 50+ health system executives on their global partnership strategy. 3 things surprised us

Read Advisory Board International's insights from live webinar polls to learn what executives think about global health system partnerships.

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The power of pause: Make less impulsive, more informed decisions

By stepping back and taking a moment to consider all available moves, leaders can overcome impulsivity and make more informed decisions. Discover the power of pause and learn how to counter the speed-over-effectiveness culture at work.

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Enterprise-wide leadership: 2 ways to foster a culture of collaboration and risk-taking

Relying solely on authority figures for leadership hinders productivity and progress in your organization. Find out how to expand your team's leadership capacity and create a collaborative culture that encourages staff to speak up and take risks, even in virtual settings.

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A guide to CV stakeholders' top priorities

What matters most to cardiovascular stakeholders? Explore the top priorities for providers, payers, life sciences companies, digital health companies, and consumers. Discover conversation starters designed to spark meaningful dialogue and foster collaboration in this ever-changing field.

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3 ways life sciences leaders can advance health equity and improve patient outcomes

In 2020, Advisory Board identified workforce, community efforts, and patient outcomes as the three pillars of health equity. While life sciences organizations have made gains in workforce and community efforts, addressing patient outcome inequities remains a challenge. Discover three actionable ways life sciences companies can strengthen their commitment to health equity and drive positive change in patient outcomes.

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The life sciences leader's guide to today's top infusion trends

The infusion market is evolving rapidly, and infusion leaders are rethinking their strategies. Learn about the biggest trends impacting infusion providers and explore approaches to strengthen customer relationships in this comprehensive guide.

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3 strategies for a successful sleep apnea therapy program: Lessons from ENTTX’s partnership strategy

The ENT & Allergy Centers of Texas (ENTTX) joined forces with an ambulatory surgery center (ASC) to launch a thriving Inspire therapy program. Learn about their three-step approach and how they improved access, increased procedure efficiency, and built strong relationships with sleep medicine clinics to benefit obstructive sleep apnea patients in their market.

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Virtual nursing's impact on staffing ratios and costs

Virtual nursing is often seen as a solution to rising labor costs and staffing pressures in healthcare, but can it really allow for higher nurse-to-patient ratios and reduce costs? Read our research to find out how virtual nursing can support care delivery without leading to burnout.

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4 key concerns of nurse leaders — and how the rest of the C-suite can help

Nurse leaders have a wide range of responsibilities — and they face many challenges. Get our insights on a recent survey of nurse leaders to understand their priorities and learn how other C-suite executives can optimize and support the nursing workforce.

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3 underlying causes of nurse recruitment and retention challenges

Nursing leaders continue to face recruitment and retention challenges. But a recent AONL survey highlights the underlying factors contributing to this struggle, including emotional health, workplace violence, and technology adoption.

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8 lessons for facility planners from our recent strategy summit

At Advisory Board's recent Pivots for a Sustainable Future Summit, healthcare leaders discussed ways to maintain operational excellence amid market upheaval. Here are eight key insights from the summit that will help facility planners better engage with clients on different dynamic priorities.

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How machine learning is helping 2 health systems maximize OR efficiency

Many health systems are exploring ways to make their operating rooms more efficient amid mounting margin, access, and quality pressures. Learn how two health systems are leveraging machine learning algorithms to optimize their OR scheduling approaches.

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How St. Cloud ENT partnered with an ASC to improve sleep apnea outcomes and grow surgical services

St. Cloud ENT partnered with an ambulatory surgery center (ASC), several sleep clinics, and a local hospital to make the Inspire hypoglossal nerve stimulation procedure available to obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) patients who are unable to tolerate CPAP therapy. Along with a dedicated staff that conducts pre-consultation patient screenings to identify patients who are eligible for the implant, these partnerships increase efficiency and financial viability, leaving more time for providers to see patients and perform other in-clinic duties.

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Generative AI in healthcare: Q&A with IMO Health CTO Chuck Levecke

Dive into the emerging landscape of generative AI in healthcare with IMO Health CTO Chuck Levecke as he discusses its transformative potential and addresses industry skepticism. Learn about AI applications in ambient computing and data analysis, and discover why healthcare leaders are exploring generative AI as a strategic investment in a market projected to surpass $21 billion by 2032.

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Cybersecurity in healthcare

Cybersecurity in healthcare is more important than ever as the industry faces increasing cyber threats and data breaches. This guide provides healthcare leaders with a comprehensive framework to mitigate risks, protect patient data, and strengthen organizational resilience.

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Navigating the new healthcare cybersecurity environment

The healthcare industry is facing a growing number of sophisticated cyber threats, from ransomware attacks to phishing attempts. We analyzed data from the 2020 and 2023 HIMSS healthcare cybersecurity survey to learn more about the progress organizations have made on their cybersecurity efforts. Learn how healthcare organizations have updated their strategies around cybersecurity threats, budgets, and third-party risk management.

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The power of pause: Make less impulsive, more informed decisions

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Enterprise-wide leadership: 2 ways to foster a culture of collaboration and risk-taking

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A guide to CV stakeholders' top priorities

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3 ways to bring your true self to work and inspire others

Authenticity is the key to effective leadership, but it can be challenging to be true to yourself in a professional world that often seems to demand conformity. Learn three powerful ways to lead authentically and inspire others to do the same.

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The evolution (and future) of value-based care

Educate your team about value-based care (VBC) with this ready-to-use slide deck. Understand what VBC is, why it's important, how it has evolved, and what hurdles stand in its way. The slides include talking points in the notes section, so you can easily insert them into your next presentation.

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Quality self-assessment: Benchmark your organization’s performance

Every provider organization strives to deliver the best possible care at the right time and in the right place. But many health system leaders struggle to determine where to prioritize limited resources in the face of competing strategic priorities. Use this self-assessment to identify where your organization sits on the spectrum of “baseline” to “next generation” across four domains: organizational commitment, goal setting and metric selection, assessment and accountability, and implementation.

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Inside B. Braun Medical's playbook for driving health equity in life sciences

Like many life sciences organizations, B. Braun Medical Inc. wanted to advance health equity but wasn't sure where to start. B. Braun partnered with Advisory Board to design a strategy focusing on patient outcomes, workforce diversity, and community investment. Learn how B. Braun tailored its role in health equity to align with its organizational strengths and existing product capabilities.

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4 imperatives for the future of healthcare innovation

Healthcare is entering a new wave of innovation — the era of bespoke patient care. Discover the four challenges leaders must address when integrating innovative products, and learn how organizations are building the necessary infrastructure to succeed clinically and operationally.

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Get the research-backed insights and market trends you need to develop a successful global partnership strategy

Explore the 3 different types of renewable power purchase agreements

We polled 50+ health system executives on their global partnership strategy. 3 things surprised us

The power of pause: Make less impulsive, more informed decisions

Enterprise-wide leadership: 2 ways to foster a culture of collaboration and risk-taking

A guide to CV stakeholders' top priorities

3 ways life sciences leaders can advance health equity and improve patient outcomes

The life sciences leader's guide to today's top infusion trends

3 strategies for a successful sleep apnea therapy program: Lessons from ENTTX’s partnership strategy

Virtual nursing's impact on staffing ratios and costs

4 key concerns of nurse leaders — and how the rest of the C-suite can help

3 underlying causes of nurse recruitment and retention challenges

8 lessons for facility planners from our recent strategy summit

How machine learning is helping 2 health systems maximize OR efficiency

How St. Cloud ENT partnered with an ASC to improve sleep apnea outcomes and grow surgical services

Generative AI in healthcare: Q&A with IMO Health CTO Chuck Levecke

Cybersecurity in healthcare

Navigating the new healthcare cybersecurity environment

The power of pause: Make less impulsive, more informed decisions

Enterprise-wide leadership: 2 ways to foster a culture of collaboration and risk-taking

A guide to CV stakeholders' top priorities

3 ways to bring your true self to work and inspire others

The evolution (and future) of value-based care

Quality self-assessment: Benchmark your organization’s performance

Inside B. Braun Medical's playbook for driving health equity in life sciences

4 imperatives for the future of healthcare innovation

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