Bonnie Proulx, DNP, APRN, PNP-BC, FAAN
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Bonnie Proulx, DNP, APRN, PNP-BC, FAAN
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From crisis to catalyst: Rethinking the healthcare workforce in the wake of the OBBB
The One Big Beautiful Bill (OBBB) has drawn attention for its headline provisions: Millions likely will lose their health insurance and there will be a reduction in cumulative federal health spending of an estimated $1 trillion over 10 years. These measures, which will strain budgets and heighten pressures on U.S. healthcare providers, have rightfully captured…
How to develop a playbook to provide patients with timely access to care
If you reviewed the new Vizient/Kaufman Hall 2025 Trends Report, Strategy is (finally) back in the driver’s seat, you might have noticed one startling data point: A 1% increase in “loyal” patients (that is, patients who spend at least three quarters of their healthcare dollars within one health system) can yield a $40 million revenue…
How to re-engage hospitalists, rebuild care teams and improve LOS in the post-COVID environment
Healthcare teams are facing disrupted communication pathways and relationships due to the COVID-19 pandemic, leading to increased length of stay (LOS) and financial performance issues, but a back-to-basics approach with hospitalists leading care team rebuilding can help overcome these challenges.
Health system success depends on effective integration of APPs
Effectively leveraging advanced practice providers (APPs) within a health system’s ambulatory and inpatient settings can improve patient access and throughput and support volume growth. APPs have a rapidly growing presence within the clinical workforce. Consider these statistics: With median salary and fringe benefits for APPs approaching $200,000 a year, health system leaders can no longer…