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Site-of-care shifts

We dive deep into site-of-care shifts by looking at the setting where care is performed today and in the future. We use proprietary claims data, forecasting methodologies, and qualitative research methods to help you plan for the shifts in site of care likely to impact your business.

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5 trends (re)shaping site-of-care shifts

Outpatient shift isn't new, but new technologies, changing incentives, market disruptions, and payer pressure have made it more complicated than ever. Discover the five key trends that are reshaping the shifts and gain insights into how your organization can adapt and thrive in this rapidly evolving environment.

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3 insights from this year's provider volume forecast update

Discover key insights from our 2022-2032 volume forecasts for inpatient and outpatient care, including the impact of outpatient shift and population aging.

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Services at risk of shifting from the hospital setting

Download this report for an analysis of business-critical outpatient services likely to shift from hospitals, including volume and revenue at-stake for a typical hospital, and moderate and aggressive shift scenarios that planners can use to calculate potential shift impact at their organization.

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The future of clinical decision-making at the institutional level

Healthcare organizations face many factors when it comes to clinical decision-making at the institutional level — the rise of value-based care, site-of-care shifts, and more. Explore the unique dynamics of these four types of healthcare provider organizations: academic medical centers, health plan‑originated provider organizations, independent medical groups, and community hospitals.

5 trends reshaping site-of-care shifts
3 insights provider volume forecast update
Services at risk of shifting from the hospital setting
The future of clinical decision-making

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Site-of-care shifts are not new. But new forces, like regulatory changes, payment expansions, patient preferences, innovation, and third-party disruption, are accelerating shifts away from the hospital setting. Here’s how to prepare:

Monitor the top five critical site-of-care shifts and understand their driving forces.
Learn what drives hospital procedures out of the inpatient setting, and see if your local geography or service line of interest is at risk.
It’s not just inpatient services — learn how over 150 services are shifting across outpatient care sites.

While it can be difficult, understanding what impacts site-of-care shifts allows your organization to plan and prepare. Use our data and analysis to:

Project 5- and 10-year changes in sites of care using our national demand model.
Identify the services shifting to outpatient sites of care in historical commercial claims data.
Examine variation in service volumes across care settings by market (health referral regions) using our interactive maps.

Healthcare leaders must both defend weak spots and capitalize on growth opportunities. Use our resources to:

Understand the main factors to consider when developing an ambulatory strategy.
Audit your organization's readiness to move care closer to the patient using our assessment tool.
Understand the broader trends impacting service line strategy.

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Will hospital volumes ever return to what they were?

A "new normal" for hospital volumes has arrived, and health systems must navigate the challenges of changing utilization and service line closures. Dive into the data to learn why some volumes are unlikely to return to pre-pandemic levels and discover practical steps that health systems can take to address these losses and ensure long-term sustainability.

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AI pulse survey: Are healthcare leaders ready for AI?

Artificial intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing healthcare, but are healthcare leaders keeping up? Our recent survey highlights that many may not be as ready for AI as they think. Here are five takeaways that emphasize leaders' dependence on existing processes and potential misjudgment of their preparedness for these new technologies.

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How to take a problem-first approach to AI

Artificial intelligence (AI) has the potential to transform healthcare, but only if it's applied in the right way. Health systems may be tempted to jump to the newest AI solution without first evaluating whether it will actually address the organization’s challenges. Taking a problem-first approach to is best. Learn how AI solutions can tackle the root causes of common workforce and patient experience challenges with these comprehensive market scans.

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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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Site-of-care shifts

5 trends (re)shaping site-of-care shifts

3 insights from this year's provider volume forecast update

Services at risk of shifting from the hospital setting

The future of clinical decision-making at the institutional level

Will hospital volumes ever return to what they were?

AI pulse survey: Are healthcare leaders ready for AI?

How to take a problem-first approach to AI