Courtney Midanek
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Courtney Midanek
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Partnership opportunities may help manage evolving dynamics in radiology and imaging
The evolving dynamics in the radiology and imaging arena are requiring health systems to rethink their imaging strategy. Consider the following trends. Growth in the overall radiology market is expected to continue. Key drivers include a growing and aging population, increasing disease prevalence, a shift in the perception of diagnostic imaging as core to preventative…
Strategic alternatives abound for health system outreach laboratories
Various industry pressures have accelerated an evolution in laboratory businesses in recent years, with particular impacts on labs owned by health systems. As a result, many health systems are considering alternatives for their labs, with an emphasis on outreach labs. A health system’s outreach lab business includes tests ordered for patients primarily in non-acute settings…
Less can be more: New considerations for hospital and health system partnerships
A range of affiliation structures and contractual obligations that stop short of full integration can offer an attractive alternative for hospital and health system partnerships contending with difficult operating environments.
Why evaluating skilled nursing options is important in an evolving post-acute landscape
The post-acute landscape is changing quickly, and skilled nursing facilities SNFs are changing with it. Health systems have numerous options to engage in this evolving landscape, and numerous factors to consider in determining the best option.