Higher Thinking
Quick, timely blog posts. Thought-provoking trends. How-to guides and in-depth case studies. Use this page to explore all of our best thinking on US healthcare delivery, plus the occasional news from our firm. Find something that inspires or troubles you? Contact us any time – we’d love to be your thought partner in delivering more accessible, sustainable, and equitable healthcare. >>
Case Studies
Securing the Future of a County-Owned Hospital
Here’s how we helped elected leaders in one rural county secure a brighter future for the county-owned hospital.
Blog Posts
Why Private Equity Is No Strategy for Struggling Hospitals
For providers in imminent danger of closing their doors and stopping all service, private equity might be better than nothing. But only just.
Firm News
Ascendient Aids County After Hospital Closure (Video)
When a rural hospital was closed unexpectedly, Ascendient stepped in to find a more sustainable option for local healthcare.
Blog Posts
Are Airports More “Essential” Than Hospitals?
The DOJ sues hospitals to protect competition in healthcare while the DOT pays millions to protect airline monopolies ... but why?
Healthcare Horizons
Hospital M&A: 3 Reasons to Know Your HHI
As regulators crack down on mergers, healthcare leaders need to defend their plans with a mix of numbers + narrative.
Case Studies
Health System Strategy: The Affiliation Option
Here’s how one small system kept control of its destiny and its mission by choosing to pursue affiliation from a position of strength.
Videos
Healthcare Affiliation Consulting: A Client’s Perspective
In an increasingly competitive healthcare environment, affiliation is sometimes the only...
Blog Posts
Four Things You Must Know Before the First M&A Conversation
Before starting the healthcare M&A process, it's important to answer questions regarding your why, what, who, and when.