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Perspectives on creating value when technology never stops changing
Essays from Noelle Brackett for health system executives: realizing value from the technology the organization already owns, governing what arrives next, and deciding what it can responsibly absorb.
Is the Squeaky Wheel Setting Your Technology Priorities?
When no mechanism exists to compare value, risk, reach, and capacity, advocacy becomes priority. Noelle Brackett on why governance has to allocate organizational capacity, not just grant permission—and why “stop” is the least-practiced decision.
There Is No “Finished” Anymore
The steady state every implementation promised is quietly disappearing. When technology arrives continuously, the first executive question is no longer what to implement next but how much change the organization can absorb—and who owns that decision.
Treating Healthcare Operations Like We Treat Patients: Prioritize, Stabilize, Optimize
Healthcare operations, like trauma patients, sometimes need urgent care to survive. Leaders can stop the bleeding and build resilient systems by triaging critical issues, stabilizing processes, and optimizing workflows so their organizations can thrive versus merely survive.
Three Ways (and More) to Strengthen Your Healthcare Organization's Financial Viability Now
In today’s challenging healthcare landscape, maintaining financial stability while prioritizing patient care is no easy feat. Rising costs, staffing shortages, and complex systems can strain even the most robust organizations. However, practical, impactful strategies can strengthen your financial foundation. In this guide, Smith Mountain Advisors shares three essential ways to improve fiscal health through efficiency analysis, enhanced interoperability, and accurate billing practices. These approaches not only streamline operations but also allow healthcare organizations to focus on their core mission—delivering top-notch, patient-centered care. Dive in to see how these strategies can transform your organization’s financial future.