Deloitte Health Care

The Shift Index 2009: Industry Metrics and Perspectives

Wed, Nov 11 2009 21:03:45 GMT

The Deloitte Center for the Edge has released "The Shift Index Industry Metrics and Perspective," an industry-specific version of its Shift Index, featuring nine key sectors. The initial version of its groundbreaking Shift Index was released in June 2009.

Sales Quotas in Uncertain Times

Wed, Nov 11 2009 21:03:45 GMT

The economic crisis is making it hard for sales teams and companies to meet their sales goals. Should companies take a hard line or a kinder and gentler approach to incentive plans?

Your Turn: Growth

Wed, Nov 04 2009 21:03:45 GMT

Whether or not you’re a believer in "green shoots," you’re likely watching closely for signs of a swing from cost cutting back to growth mandates. But every growth initiative comes with inherent costs and risks as well as benefits. Explore our latest resources on investing in growth.

Scenario Planning in Life Sciences R&D: Planning for Uncertainty

Tue, 20 Oct 2009 19:29:11 GMT

A recent survey found that, 30 percent of pharmaceutical R&D executives surveyed believe their companies will have to change completely to face future risk, and 82 percent of biotechnology executives believe their companies need to endure major transformations to address future risk and uncertainty.

More Than Half of Americans Not Worried About Swine Flu, According To New Deloitte Poll

Wed, 07 Sep 2009 19:29:11 GMT

As the first recipients of the H1N1 vaccine are vaccinated, more than half of Americans surveyed (52 percent) do not believe the H1N1 virus, or Swine Flu, will have a major impact in the United States, compared to 44 percent who believe it will, according to the results of a new Deloitte Center for Health Solutions survey.

54% of Americans Believe Health Care Reform Will Not be Passed This Year

Sun, 30 Sep 2009 19:29:11 GMT

Government-run health care and increased taxes top list of concerns, according to the results of a new Deloitte Center for Health Solutions study.

Episode-Based Payment: Perspectives for Consideration

Sun, 27 Sep 2009 19:29:11 GMT

This new report assists industry stakeholders in understanding the rationale, implementation and impacts of episode-based reimbursement.

Academic Medical Centers at a Tipping Point

Thu, 17 Sep 2009 19:35:01 GMT

While driven to serve their tripartite mission of teaching, research and patient care, AMCs are susceptible to myriad pressures that endanger their long-term viability. Learn what transformational change is needed to safeguard their future.

Health Care Reform Memo Library: A Weekly Update

Thu, 17 Sep 2009 19:35:01 GMT

Highlights from the previous week’s activities in the new administration, and implications for the C-suite and various stakeholder groups.

A Practical Approach to "GREEN" for Health Care Providers

Thu, 17 Sep 2009 19:35:01 GMT

The current political, social and business climate has made formal corporate sustainability - or "green" – programs, a high visibility issue for many health care systems. This paper describes a number of practical steps your organization can consider as they "go green."

Webcast: Comparative Effectiveness - A Compelling Approach to Cost Control and Quality Improvement

Mon, 27 Jul 2009 19:40:10 GMT

Learn how better evidence about the costs and benefits of different treatment options can help reduce health-care spending without adversely affecting health. Join us for a live Webcast on July 14.

Health Care Reform Memo Library

Mon, 27 Jul 2009 19:40:10 GMT

This weekly series highlights news from the previous week’s administration activities and reviews implications for the C-suite and various stakeholder groups. See what’s happening in July.