Our strategy consultant discusses her background in EMS, her burden for rural healthcare … and her love of the outdoors.

For those who have been following our work and research during much of the past decade, you have heard us continue to express our concern for the transition to site-neutral payment and the associated impact on many of our community hospital clients.  In our Devastation of Site-Neutral Payment video blog, we quantified that impact on… Read More

When a rural hospital was closed unexpectedly, Ascendient stepped in to find a more sustainable option for local healthcare.

For those who have been following our work and research during much of the past decade, you have heard us continue to express our concern for the transition to site-neutral payment and the associated impact on many of our community hospital clients.  In our Devastation of Site-Neutral Payment video blog, we quantified that impact on… Read More

Three healthcare leaders in a variety of roles discuss Ascendient’s value as a long-term partner.

Corporate buyers are snapping up physician practices at a record pace. Here are 4 implications for hospitals’ physician alignment strategy.

For those who have been following our work and research during much of the past decade, you have heard us continue to express our concern for the transition to site-neutral payment and the associated impact on many of our community hospital clients.  In our Devastation of Site-Neutral Payment video blog, we quantified that impact on… Read More

For those who have been following our work and research during much of the past decade, you have heard us continue to express our concern for the transition to site-neutral payment and the associated impact on many of our community hospital clients.  In our Devastation of Site-Neutral Payment video blog, we quantified that impact on… Read More

For those who have been following our work and research during much of the past decade, you have heard us continue to express our concern for the transition to site-neutral payment and the associated impact on many of our community hospital clients.  In our Devastation of Site-Neutral Payment video blog, we quantified that impact on… Read More

For those who have been following our work and research during much of the past decade, you have heard us continue to express our concern for the transition to site-neutral payment and the associated impact on many of our community hospital clients.  In our Devastation of Site-Neutral Payment video blog, we quantified that impact on… Read More

For those who have been following our work and research during much of the past decade, you have heard us continue to express our concern for the transition to site-neutral payment and the associated impact on many of our community hospital clients.  In our Devastation of Site-Neutral Payment video blog, we quantified that impact on… Read More

A good SWOT analysis is foundational to public health strategic planning. Here’s a step-by-step guide for doing it right.

For those who have been following our work and research during much of the past decade, you have heard us continue to express our concern for the transition to site-neutral payment and the associated impact on many of our community hospital clients.  In our Devastation of Site-Neutral Payment video blog, we quantified that impact on… Read More

With CMS targeting 100% accountable care for Medicare enrollees, Medicare Advantage is poised for even faster growth.

Joann Anderson, a longtime rural healthcare CEO, on the role of values & mission alignment in a consulting relationship.

For those who have been following our work and research during much of the past decade, you have heard us continue to express our concern for the transition to site-neutral payment and the associated impact on many of our community hospital clients.  In our Devastation of Site-Neutral Payment video blog, we quantified that impact on… Read More

Healthcare providers face a 6% reimbursement cut in the event of Medicare insolvency – a scenario that looks increasingly likely.

Hospital community benefit is tough to measure, but it’s worth the effort – both for more equitable healthcare and better hospital finances.

The rural healthcare crisis is getting worse, with record hospital closures in 2020. Here’s what Ascendient is doing about it.

As Amazon and others invest in healthcare delivery, traditional providers need to re-think their approach to consumers.

“Saving” hospitals isn’t the lone solution for struggling communities. Instead, think about prioritizing services for rural healthcare access.

A PHE waiver gave a huge boost to the Hospital at Home model, which shows great promise for advancing the “healthcare trifecta.”

Meet the managing consultants joining Ascendient as part of the firm’s largest-ever expansion.

For those who have been following our work and research during much of the past decade, you have heard us continue to express our concern for the transition to site-neutral payment and the associated impact on many of our community hospital clients.  In our Devastation of Site-Neutral Payment video blog, we quantified that impact on… Read More

Maryland’s experiment with healthcare transformation has been encouraging but not perfect. Here are some of the biggest lessons learned.

In the second of our three-part series, we examine how Maryland’s unique payment models work – and what other states can learn.

Maryland’s Medicare waiver is getting national attention as CMS rolls out its new AHEAD model. Here are the essentials you need to know.

For those who have been following our work and research during much of the past decade, you have heard us continue to express our concern for the transition to site-neutral payment and the associated impact on many of our community hospital clients.  In our Devastation of Site-Neutral Payment video blog, we quantified that impact on… Read More

For those who have been following our work and research during much of the past decade, you have heard us continue to express our concern for the transition to site-neutral payment and the associated impact on many of our community hospital clients.  In our Devastation of Site-Neutral Payment video blog, we quantified that impact on… Read More

For those who have been following our work and research during much of the past decade, you have heard us continue to express our concern for the transition to site-neutral payment and the associated impact on many of our community hospital clients.  In our Devastation of Site-Neutral Payment video blog, we quantified that impact on… Read More

For those who have been following our work and research during much of the past decade, you have heard us continue to express our concern for the transition to site-neutral payment and the associated impact on many of our community hospital clients.  In our Devastation of Site-Neutral Payment video blog, we quantified that impact on… Read More

For those who have been following our work and research during much of the past decade, you have heard us continue to express our concern for the transition to site-neutral payment and the associated impact on many of our community hospital clients.  In our Devastation of Site-Neutral Payment video blog, we quantified that impact on… Read More

For those who have been following our work and research during much of the past decade, you have heard us continue to express our concern for the transition to site-neutral payment and the associated impact on many of our community hospital clients.  In our Devastation of Site-Neutral Payment video blog, we quantified that impact on… Read More

For those who have been following our work and research during much of the past decade, you have heard us continue to express our concern for the transition to site-neutral payment and the associated impact on many of our community hospital clients.  In our Devastation of Site-Neutral Payment video blog, we quantified that impact on… Read More

For those who have been following our work and research during much of the past decade, you have heard us continue to express our concern for the transition to site-neutral payment and the associated impact on many of our community hospital clients.  In our Devastation of Site-Neutral Payment video blog, we quantified that impact on… Read More

For those who have been following our work and research during much of the past decade, you have heard us continue to express our concern for the transition to site-neutral payment and the associated impact on many of our community hospital clients.  In our Devastation of Site-Neutral Payment video blog, we quantified that impact on… Read More

For those who have been following our work and research during much of the past decade, you have heard us continue to express our concern for the transition to site-neutral payment and the associated impact on many of our community hospital clients.  In our Devastation of Site-Neutral Payment video blog, we quantified that impact on… Read More

For those who have been following our work and research during much of the past decade, you have heard us continue to express our concern for the transition to site-neutral payment and the associated impact on many of our community hospital clients.  In our Devastation of Site-Neutral Payment video blog, we quantified that impact on… Read More

For those who have been following our work and research during much of the past decade, you have heard us continue to express our concern for the transition to site-neutral payment and the associated impact on many of our community hospital clients.  In our Devastation of Site-Neutral Payment video blog, we quantified that impact on… Read More

For those who have been following our work and research during much of the past decade, you have heard us continue to express our concern for the transition to site-neutral payment and the associated impact on many of our community hospital clients.  In our Devastation of Site-Neutral Payment video blog, we quantified that impact on… Read More

For those who have been following our work and research during much of the past decade, you have heard us continue to express our concern for the transition to site-neutral payment and the associated impact on many of our community hospital clients.  In our Devastation of Site-Neutral Payment video blog, we quantified that impact on… Read More

For those who have been following our work and research during much of the past decade, you have heard us continue to express our concern for the transition to site-neutral payment and the associated impact on many of our community hospital clients.  In our Devastation of Site-Neutral Payment video blog, we quantified that impact on… Read More

For those who have been following our work and research during much of the past decade, you have heard us continue to express our concern for the transition to site-neutral payment and the associated impact on many of our community hospital clients.  In our Devastation of Site-Neutral Payment video blog, we quantified that impact on… Read More

For those who have been following our work and research during much of the past decade, you have heard us continue to express our concern for the transition to site-neutral payment and the associated impact on many of our community hospital clients.  In our Devastation of Site-Neutral Payment video blog, we quantified that impact on… Read More

For those who have been following our work and research during much of the past decade, you have heard us continue to express our concern for the transition to site-neutral payment and the associated impact on many of our community hospital clients.  In our Devastation of Site-Neutral Payment video blog, we quantified that impact on… Read More

For those who have been following our work and research during much of the past decade, you have heard us continue to express our concern for the transition to site-neutral payment and the associated impact on many of our community hospital clients.  In our Devastation of Site-Neutral Payment video blog, we quantified that impact on… Read More

For those who have been following our work and research during much of the past decade, you have heard us continue to express our concern for the transition to site-neutral payment and the associated impact on many of our community hospital clients.  In our Devastation of Site-Neutral Payment video blog, we quantified that impact on… Read More

For those who have been following our work and research during much of the past decade, you have heard us continue to express our concern for the transition to site-neutral payment and the associated impact on many of our community hospital clients.  In our Devastation of Site-Neutral Payment video blog, we quantified that impact on… Read More