August, 2013

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Whack-a-Mole (the endless HCAHPS strategy game)

Sweeney Healthcare Enterprises

Remember that old game played at the county fair? You would gain points as you hit a mole with a mallet that popped out of a hole. The challenge was that there were lots of them and you just couldn’t keep up. It’s illusive, it’s frustrating, and after a while it can be downright tiring! You know what I mean. It’s the strategy most healthcare organizations use to drive performance, metrics and ultimately reimbursement.

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Hospital MISSION IMPOSSIBLE to Remember

Sweeney Healthcare Enterprises

Whenever I speak to healthcare organizations, I ask them during a particular part of my keynote to tell me their promise to the community. It plays out the same way almost every time. I get a few timid answers, like “quality care” or “compassionate care,” from brave responders. Then I say, “What I really want to know is your mission statement.” Silence ensues.

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