The reform decade calls for a fresh mindset and innovative tools to competitively position your organization for near- and long-term growth. This video explores specific strategies and tactics for capturing smart growth across the care continuum—growth that is profitable, clinically appropriate and sustainable—and shares how Sg2 tools and resources can assist in this important effort.

In October 2011, CMS will begin collecting performance data on 30-day readmissions, and hospitals with higher-than-expected readmission rates soon will be subject to penalties against their total Medicare payments. Without an understanding of the broader clinical and financial implications of initiatives to reduce readmissions, you risk damaging your bottom line. This video explores key questions to focus your improvement efforts and help you act swiftly to reduce readmissions.

The next decade will see a significant increase in the number of Medicare patients. At the same time, commercial payers are reducing reimbursements and impending CMS payment penalties will challenge health care providers to deliver cost-effective care in the most appropriate setting. This video highlights the importance of both incremental changes and system redesign to sustaining margins if all reimbursements fall to near Medicare rates.

With the passage of reform legislation, many health systems are taking the first steps toward becoming accountable care organizations (ACOs). But ACO designation is a tactic, not a strategy. The broader strategy for all organizations will include taking on more accountability across the full patient care continuum. This video provides guidance on aligning business goals with clinical goals and describes how an organization can start on the path toward increased accountability.

Sg2's proprietary Impact of Change forecasting model—first developed in 2001—projects health care demand utilization over the next decade. Key impact factors go well beyond population, incorporating epidemiology, payment and policy changes, and innovation. This video describes what’s driving the forecast, looks at 10-year projected inpatient and outpatient demand utilization, and provides insight into how organizations can capture smart growth.