Becker’s Healthcare Podcast Rethinking Healthcare Strategy with a Portfolio Mindset
Jul 24, 2025
Courtney Midanek and Kris Blome, both Managing Directors at Kaufman Hall, dive into healthcare's evolving landscape. They highlight the value of a data-driven approach for assessing operations and optimizing service lines. Collaboration is key; they advocate for cohesive strategies among leaders to ensure transformational change. They also discuss the necessity for continuous improvement in healthcare operations, emphasizing resilience and flexibility as essential traits for successful leadership in this ever-changing environment.
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Holistic Portfolio Assessment
- Do not assess business units or service lines in isolation; evaluate them together in a portfolio fashion.
- Use data-driven analysis to assess performance, market landscape, and clinical feasibility for each unit.
Foster Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Collaborate cross-functionally with legal, financial, and operational leaders to create a shared strategic vision.
- Use quantitative data transparently to coordinate changes that are compliant, cost-effective, and clinically viable.
Outreach Lab Transaction Example
- In outreach lab transactions, financial assessment of potential price versus cash flow guides initial decisions.
- Operational, clinical, and legal input ensure patient access and regulatory compliance during deal structuring.