Our resident CPA discusses where he came from, what drives him, and what he’d like to fix in healthcare.
Meet the Team: Greg Flicek
Robert Jones |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?
ChatGPT for Hospitals: 3 Burning Questions
We asked a leading expert to answer 3 important questions about how hospitals might use AI technologies such as ChatGPT.
Can an Insurance Company Transform Healthcare?
An upstart insurance company hopes to transform healthcare with a carrot-and-stick approach to primary care. Here’s why it matters.
Healthcare Consulting Partnerships: 3 Executive Testimonials
Robert Jones |Three healthcare leaders in a variety of roles discuss Ascendient’s value as a long-term partner.
Analysis: 88% of Large Health Systems Are Losing Money in 2022
Greg Flicek |Healthcare financial planning is tougher than ever. In 2022, even the largest health systems are losing money on both operations & investments.
Strategic Planning for Hospitals: Why Worry About the Surge
Lately we’ve seen record interest in our strategic planning services for hospitals – and that could be a bad sign for the U.S. healthcare system.
Healthcare Strategy: 4 Lessons from Amazon Care
If you think the end of Amazon Care represents a failure, then maybe it’s time to re-examine your definition of healthcare strategy.
Health-Related Social Needs: Get Ready for CMS Mandates
Robert Jones |New rules are coming soon for screening patients with health-related social needs. Here’s what that means for your mission & margins.
What the 2023 IPPS Tells Us About CMS Priorities
Yes, the 2023 IPPS boosts inpatient reimbursement by several billion dollars, but 3 trends around hospital data could be even bigger news.