BDC Advisors, LLC

BDC Advisors wishes you a happy holiday season and a wonderful New Year! As we reflect on this year, we are grateful for the opportunity to support incredible healthcare organizations across the country. It’s been an honor to partner with teams dedicated to improving care for patients, families, and communities. Wishing you all health, happiness, and success in 2025!

Rural hospitals are closing at an alarming rate, leaving entire communities without critical healthcare services. On National Rural Health Day, it's time to spotlight a game-changing solution: strategic payer negotiation. In our latest blog, Alexandra Criscione and Jamie Hanrahan dive into why payer strategy is a missing link to bridging health disparities in rural America. By focusing on sustainable funding, we can ensure these essential hospitals remain open to deliver care where it's needed most. Read the full blog here: https://lnkd.in/evujNNNj #BDCAdvisors #RuralHealth #HealthcareInnovation #PayerStrategy #NationalRuralHealthDay #HealthEquity #StrategicSolutions

As value-based contracting faces challenges, health systems must refocus on population health strategies that prioritize operational effectiveness, consumer-driven care, and scalable, impactful initiatives to successfully navigate evolving payer demands and a changing healthcare landscape. Dive into Dr. Andrew Ziskind's insights on rethinking value-based strategies in his latest "CEO Corner" post: https://lnkd.in/eUBAh4ea #BDCAdvisors #PopulationHealth #ValueBasedCare #HealthcareStrategy #HealthcareConsumerism

Healthcare consumerism is rapidly changing the way organizations approach patient care. In our latest article, Alan Trimakas, Principal, and Alyssa Jerome, Consultant, explore how healthcare providers can adapt to meet rising patient expectations and deliver more personalized care. With valuable strategies for improving patient experience and staying competitive in a consumer-driven market, this is a must-read for anyone navigating today's healthcare landscape. Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/ejMnUcqD #BDCAdvisors #Healthcare #HealthcareConsumerism #BDCInsights #HealthcareStrategy #FutureOfHealthcare

Managing Director and CEO, Dr. Andrew Ziskind, presented at The Health Management Academy Fall 2024 CEO Forum on "The Future of Value-Based Care” along with Dr. John Warner, MD, CEO of The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center and Dr. Alan Kaplan, CEO of UW Health.    Andy addressed why enthusiasm for value-based contracting has waned despite a fundamental belief that population health is the right thing to be doing. Challenges include unmet financial goals, shifting CMMI benchmarks, and post-COVID operational focus on fee-for-service revenue. Yet, the need to redesign healthcare around population health remains crucial.   Key insights:   - Contracting strategies need to include unit cost increases as a condition of accepting risk. - Organizations managing risk need to disproportionately focus on a small number of high-impact areas such as narrow post-acute networks, complex case management, palliative and end-of-life care and high-cost drugs. - Provider-sponsored health plans need scale to remain viable. - The future lies in adapting to market shifts and building sustainable, scalable care strategies.   For more information on THMA conferences and upcoming events: https://lnkd.in/ejmdSp8P Explore BDC’s latest insights and resources to stay ahead in healthcare trends: https://lnkd.in/eEn8mPin   #BDCAdvisors #THMA #ValueBasedCare #HealthcareInnovation #Leadership #FutureOfHealthcare

Alexandra Criscione, Director, recently spoke at the The Health Management Academy Fall 2024 Value-Based Strategy Collaborative on "How to Speak CFO: A Guide for Population Health Leadership."   Alex shared valuable insights on bridging the communication gap between value-based care leaders and financial executives, helping align health system goals, and obtain buy-in for population health initiatives. Learn more about Alex, our expert in payer-provider and value-based care strategy, and how she's driving healthcare innovation: https://lnkd.in/eFWiZFrN Explore BDC’s latest insights and resources to stay ahead in healthcare trends: https://lnkd.in/eJcVPstw   For more information on THMA conferences and upcoming events: https://lnkd.in/ePr5wZpT   #BDCAdvisors #ValueBasedCare #PopulationHealth #HealthcareInnovation #THMA2024 #HealthcareTransformation

Effective healthcare negotiations demand strategic planning and industry insight. BPD's latest blog features Shawn Fitzgibbon's invaluable tips and strategies to enhance your negotiation outcomes. Key takeaways include thorough preparation, understanding your counterpart, and focusing on long-term relationships. Dive into Shawn's expertise and boost your negotiation skills by reading the full article! https://lnkd.in/eR-9BP9M #Healthcare #Negotiation #PayerProvider #BPDHealthcare #BDCAdvisors

Shawn Fitzgibbon, Managing Director and Payer-Provider Practice Leader, will share his expertise on payer engagement and negotiation strategies at an upcoming webinar with BPD. Learn how to "level the playing field" without disadvantaging individual payers. Instead, create a competitive marketplace that benefits employers and individuals, maintains access, and ensures fair reimbursement. Don't miss out on valuable insights to balance payer leverage and achieve long-term success. Secure your spot today!

BDC Advisors is thrilled to welcome Jamie Hanrahan as Principal!   Jamie brings a wealth of experience in business development, product management, and strategic planning within the healthcare industry. With a proven track record of expanding digital health product portfolios, driving revenue growth, and launching innovative solutions, Jamie's expertise is set to elevate our capabilities and impact.   Please join us in welcoming Jamie aboard!  #BDCAdvisors #NewHire #HealthcareLeadership

What does the future hold for medical groups amidst shifting dynamics? Check out the latest blog post by Andrew Ziskind and Patrick Maher, exploring the disruption in health system-physician alignment.   From the unexpected players in physician employment to the challenges facing independent practices, our strategy experts dive into the evolving landscape of healthcare. Discover insights on restoring joy in clinical practice, ensuring long-term financial viability, and fostering strategic alignment with health system partners.   Read more here: https://lnkd.in/dMm-53M7   #BDCAdvisors #Healthcare #PhysicianAlignment #FutureofMedicine