http://www.qhr.com/ en Copyright 2012 2012-01-27T22:15:05+00:00 http://www.qhr.com/news/qhr_senior_vp_and_west_park_hospital_board_chair_to_co-present_at_nrha_lead/ http://www.qhr.com/news/qhr_senior_vp_and_west_park_hospital_board_chair_to_co-present_at_nrha_lead/#When:22:15:05Z Brentwood, Tenn. (January 30, 2012) –On February 7, 2012, The Rural Health Care Leadership Conference in Phoenix, Arizona will feature a presentation by Robert A. Vento, Senior Vice President of Operations at Quorum Health Resources (QHR), and Melissa Fraser, Board Chair of West Park Hospital in Cody, Wyoming.  Vento and Fraser will discuss how rural hospitals can benefit from affiliation opportunities. “Independent stand alone hospitals are experiencing the same challenges as others in this volatile healthcare environment.  What’s most important is that they can remain independent, financially sound and in control of their community asset, if that’s the vision of the board,” said Robert A. Vento, Senior Vice President of Operations at QHR.  “It’s critical for these boards to have strong leadership and the right team of advisors to help them understand the path to accomplish their goals. We are excited to have the opportunity to reach hospital trustees with this optimistic message.” “Our hospital is in a rural area but we experience competition in our market.  Our long term goal has been to develop collaborative opportunities with other hospitals and physicians, to provide the services our community needs while remaining independent,” said Melissa Fraser, Board Chair of West Park Hospital in Cody, Wyoming.  “I look forward to sharing our success story.” The American Hospital Association (AHA) and Health Forum’s Hospitals & Health Networks Daily will launch an exclusive video interview with Vento and Fraser on Hospitals & Health Networks Daily on February 8.  At that time, the video will be posted on:  http://www.hhnmag.com/hhnmag/HHNDaily/HHNDaily.dhtml. About QHR (Quorum Health Resources) QHR (Quorum Health Resources) has provided consulting, management and education resources to hospitals and health systems for three decades. QHR is the market leader in hospital management, with nearly 150 current multi-year clients across the U.S. As a consulting resource, QHR is the seventh largest healthcare management consulting firm in the U.S., and the QHR Learning Institute reaches more than 10,000 healthcare professionals each year. For more information, go to http://www.qhr.com. 2012-01-27T22:15:05+00:00 http://www.qhr.com/news/ahas_small_or_rural_hospitals_names_two_qhr_client_hospital_ceos_as_chair-e/ http://www.qhr.com/news/ahas_small_or_rural_hospitals_names_two_qhr_client_hospital_ceos_as_chair-e/#When:18:06:45Z Brentwood, Tenn. (January 25, 2012) – The American Hospital Association’s (AHA) Section for Small or Rural Hospitals recently named Alvin Hoover, CEO of King’s Daughters Medical Center in Brookhaven, Mississippi as this year’s chair-elect and Peter Hofstetter, CEO of Holy Cross Hospital in Taos, New Mexico as a new member.  Both Hoover and Hofstetter are employed by QHR to lead managed client hospitals. “AHA’s Section for Small or Rural Hospitals represents the interests of many QHR client hospitals who need an advocate for their special needs – especially with government healthcare regulations undergoing so much change,” said QHR President and CEO James L. Horrar. “We are proud that these hospital leaders have made the commitment of their time and talent to make a difference and help improve health care in rural communities.” “I am honored to be named chair-elect of AHA’s Small or Rural Hospitals governing council.  At King’s Daughters, we are dedicated to serving patients with the best possible care.  I plan to use this same approach to add value to small or rural hospitals throughout the country,” said Alvin Hoover, CEO of King’s Daughters Medical Center. Alvin will assume the role of chairman in 2013.  Peter will serve a three-year term beginning January 1, 2012. The American Hospital Association’s (AHA) Section for Small or Rural Hospital 22-person governing council represents small or rural hospitals in policy process and member service initiatives.  The AHA’s Section for Small or Rural Hospitals has over 1600 small or rural hospital members and includes hospitals with at least one of the following; 100 or fewer beds, 4000 or fewer admissions, or be located outside a Metropolitan Statistical Area. About QHR (Quorum Health Resources) QHR (Quorum Health Resources) has provided consulting, management and education resources to hospitals and health systems for three decades. QHR is the market leader in hospital management, with nearly 150 current multi-year clients across the U.S. As a consulting resource, QHR is the seventh largest healthcare management consulting firm in the U.S., and the QHR Learning Institute reaches more than 10,000 healthcare professionals each year. For more information, go to http://www.qhr.com. 2012-01-25T18:06:45+00:00 http://www.qhr.com/news/qhr_client_hospital_johnston_health_honored_as_top_improver/ http://www.qhr.com/news/qhr_client_hospital_johnston_health_honored_as_top_improver/#When:19:08:53Z Brentwood, Tenn. (November 28, 2011) – Press Ganey, the health care industry’s leading performance improvement firm, recently honored QHR client hospital Johnston Health (Smithfield, North Carolina) with its 2011 Top Improver Award.  Press Ganey recognizes hospitals in the top three percent of overall improvement score across four measure sets; acute myocardial infarction, heart failure, pneumonia and surgical infection prevention measure sets. “This award demonstrates Johnston Health’s consistent clinical improvements,” said QHR President and CEO James L. Horrar. “We are proud of the strides our client hospital has taken to ensure its community consistently receives exceptional patient care.” “We are thrilled to be honored with the Press Ganey’s Top Improver Award,” said Chuck Elliott, president and CEO of Johnston Health.  “Everyone at Johnston Health takes great pride in working to continually improve patient care, and this award is a testament to that commitment.” Press Ganey’s Top Improver Award is based on two years of data from 2009 and 2010 for 26 clinical measures from the acute myocardial infarction, heart failure, pneumonia and surgical infection prevention measure sets were used to calculate quarterly composite scores for each measure set.  The resulting four data points for each measure set for 2009 were compared with the respective quarterly data points for 2010 and differences were calculated. About QHR (Quorum Health Resources) QHR (Quorum Health Resources) has provided consulting, management and education resources to hospitals and health systems for three decades. QHR is the market leader in hospital management, with nearly 150 current multi-year clients across the U.S. As a consulting resource, QHR is the seventh largest healthcare management consulting firms in the U.S., and the QHR Learning Institute reaches more than 10,000 healthcare professionals each year. For more information, go to http://www.qhr.com. 2011-11-28T19:08:53+00:00 http://www.qhr.com/news/us_news_world_report_names_qhr_client_hospital_parkview_medical_center_as_h/ http://www.qhr.com/news/us_news_world_report_names_qhr_client_hospital_parkview_medical_center_as_h/#When:19:46:54Z Brentwood, Tenn. (October 18, 2011) – U.S. News & World Report recently named QHR client hospital Parkview Medical Center located in Pueblo, Colorado, as a “high-performing hospital” in five of 10 categories. Parkview’s five recognitions include; Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT), Nephrology, Neurology/Neurosurgery, Pulmonary and Orthopedics. U.S News & World Report selected only 140 hospitals, out of the nearly 5,000 evaluated, to be ranked as high performing in one or more of the 16 specialty areas. “We are thrilled to see Parkview named as the only facility in Colorado south of Denver to receive designation in five specialty areas,” said QHR President and CEO James L. Horrar. “U.S. News & World Report’s recognition is a testament to our client hospital’s commitment to provide leading healthcare for Pueblo and for the entire state of Colorado.” Mike Baxter, president and CEO of Parkview Medical Center said, “U.S. News & World Report’s recognition proves that you do not need to leave Pueblo to get excellent medical care. We are proud of the entire Parkview team for achieving this distinction: employees, physicians, volunteers, board of directors and QHR, have all played a role in enhancing patient experiences.” Parkview Medical Center is the largest non-government, nonprofit, private sector employer in Pueblo County with 1,972 employees, 308 physicians, 350 general acute care beds and 20 long term beds, providing a full range of acute healthcare and behavioral health specialty services. About QHR (Quorum Health Resources) QHR (Quorum Health Resources) has provided consulting, management and education resources to hospitals and health systems for three decades. QHR is the market leader in hospital management, with nearly 150 current multi-year clients across the U.S. As a consulting resource, QHR is the seventh largest healthcare management consulting firms in the U.S., and the QHR Learning Institute reaches more than 10,000 healthcare professionals each year. For more information, go to http://www.qhr.com. 2011-10-18T19:46:54+00:00 http://www.qhr.com/news/nrha_names_seven_qhr_client_hospitals_as_top_100_critical_access_hospitals_/ http://www.qhr.com/news/nrha_names_seven_qhr_client_hospitals_as_top_100_critical_access_hospitals_/#When:19:41:56Z Brentwood, Tenn. (October 18, 2011) – The National Rural Health Association (NRHA) recently named seven QHR client hospitals among the top 100 Critical Access Hospital (CAH) in the U.S. based upon results from 56 different performance metrics. The QHR client hospitals who scored among the Top 100 best on the Hospital Strength Index’s first-ever comprehensive CAH ratings includes; Burgess Health Center (Onawa, IA), Gifford Medical Center (Randolph, VT), Gritman Medical Center (Moscow, ID), Hayes Green Beach Memorial Hospital (Charlotte, MI), Neosho Memorial Regional Medical Center (Chanute, Kansas), Rhea Medical Center (Dayton, TN), and West Park Hospital (Cody, Wyoming). “With nearly 80 CAH managed hospitals, QHR is proud to see our hospital clients named among the top Critical Access Hospitals in the country,” said QHR President and CEO James L. Horrar. “This distinction validates that QHR client hospitals are continually striving to advance performance improvement and provide their communities with the best patient care.” “We are truly honored to be recognized as on the top performing Critical Access Hospitals in the country. The combination of expertise and guidance from QHR and our Board, has allowed Gritman to enhance our operations as a Critical Access Hospital and allows Gritman to keep our focus on our top priority—the patients,” said Kara Besst, CEO of Gritman Medical Center. “We are thrilled to be named among the top performing Critical Access Hospitals in the country. The team at Neosho works hard to serve our patients with the best quality patient care. We will continue striving to meet the needs of our community and enhance the patient experience,” said Neosho Memorial Regional Medical Center CEO Dennis E. Franks. About QHR (Quorum Health Resources) QHR (Quorum Health Resources) has provided consulting, management and education resources to hospitals and health systems for three decades. QHR is the market leader in hospital management, with nearly 150 current multi-year clients across the U.S. As a consulting resource, QHR is the seventh largest healthcare management consulting firms in the U.S., and the QHR Learning Institute reaches more than 10,000 healthcare professionals each year. For more information, go to http://www.qhr.com. 2011-10-18T19:41:56+00:00 http://www.qhr.com/news/qhr_retains_the_7_spot_among_the_nations_largest_healthcare_management_cons/ http://www.qhr.com/news/qhr_retains_the_7_spot_among_the_nations_largest_healthcare_management_cons/#When:16:21:59Z Brentwood, Tenn. (September 12, 2011) – For the third year in a row, Modern Healthcare announced QHR as the seventh largest healthcare management consulting firm in the U.S. The nation’s largest healthcare management consulting firms are ranked by 2010 revenue generated from provider consulting fees. “Three decades of hospital operations experience gives QHR Consulting an edge in helping our consulting clients achieve their goals,” said QHR President and CEO James L. Horrar. “We have worked hard to maintain our position among the leading national healthcare consulting firms for three years in a row.” Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Rahway (RWJUHR) in Rahway, New Jersey commented on QHR Consulting: “QHR provided our staff with invaluable insight to ensure we were operating as efficiently and effectively as possible,” says Kirk Tice, CEO of RWJUHR. “We knew there were opportunities for improvement. QHR provided the expertise we needed to capitalize on them.” QHR consultants address hospital challenges across a multitude of service lines including; performance improvement, quality and care delivery, margin improvement, strategic physician alignment and physician practice management, ICD-10 readiness and implementation, supply chain management, workforce efficiency, regulatory compliance and facility planning. About QHR (Quorum Health Resources) QHR (Quorum Health Resources) has provided consulting, management and education resources to hospitals and health systems for three decades. QHR is the market leader in hospital management, with nearly 150 current multi-year clients across the U.S. As a consulting resource, QHR is the seventh largest healthcare management consulting firms in the U.S., and the QHR Learning Institute reaches more than 10,000 healthcare professionals each year. For more information, go to http://www.qhr.com. 2011-09-12T16:21:59+00:00 http://www.qhr.com/news/qhr_announces_a_webinar_on_cms_bundled_payment_trials_for_hospitals/ http://www.qhr.com/news/qhr_announces_a_webinar_on_cms_bundled_payment_trials_for_hospitals/#When:17:08:00Z Brentwood, Tenn. (September 6, 2011) – On September 8, 2011 at 2:00 p.m. CDT, QHR operations and reimbursement experts will deliver a complimentary Hot Topic Webinar called “CMS Bundled Payments: What You Need to Know.”  Learn how to make the best decision for your hospital by the first decision deadline on September 22, 2011. The Webinar will be presented by QHR Vice Presidents John Waltko and Anne Carter. John is an expert in regulatory and financial reporting, while Anne works with clients in hospital operations. They will identify the pros and cons of each CMS bundled payment model, and help hospitals evaluate their readiness to participate in these trials. “Hospital CEOs and CFOs need to know the strategic implications of participating in the CMS bundled payment trials,” says Bob Wiemer, vice president of the QHR Learning Institute. “QHR consultants will explain how hospitals can evaluate these bundled payment models and determine whether or not it is appropriate to consider participating at this time.” To register and learn more about our speakers, please visit http://www.qhrlearninginstitute.com/events. QHR (Quorum Health Resources, LLC) has provided consulting, management and education resources to hospitals and health systems for three decades. QHR is the market leader in hospital management, with nearly 150 current multi-year clients across the U.S. As a consulting resource, QHR is the seventh largest healthcare management consulting firm in the U.S., and the QHR Learning Institute reaches more than 10,000 healthcare professionals each year. To learn how we help hospitals Survive and Thrive, go to http://www.qhr.com. 2011-09-06T17:08:00+00:00 http://www.qhr.com/news/modern_healthcare_names_two_qhr_client_hospitals_as_best_places_to_work_in_/ http://www.qhr.com/news/modern_healthcare_names_two_qhr_client_hospitals_as_best_places_to_work_in_/#When:15:22:52Z Brentwood, Tenn. (August 23, 2011) – Modern Healthcare recently selected Allegan General Hospital (Allegan, Michigan) and Neosho Regional Medical Center (Chanute, Kansas) as two of the best places to work in the healthcare industry. This is Allegan’s second year in a row on the “100 Best Places to Work in Healthcare” list and Neosho’s third year in a row on the list. “QHR applauds Allegan and Neosho for consistently creating environments that benefit both the employees and the patients,” said QHR President and CEO James L. Horrar. “Achieving this recognition proves their ongoing commitment to patient safety, patient satisfaction and quality outcomes.” “We are thrilled to receive this award for the third year. It validates the dedication of our board, medical staff, employees and QHR to provide the best place to work and consequently, providing the best in patient care,” said Dennis Franks, CEO of Neosho Regional Medical Center. “It is a great honor to receive this recognition for a second year in a row. We are very fortunate to have an extraordinary group of highly skilled, dedicated, and compassionate employees committed to providing an outstanding level of care and service to our patients,” said Gerald J. Barbini, Allegan General Hospital president and CEO. According to Modern Healthcare, Best Companies Group conducts an employer questionnaire and an employee survey with up to 400 randomly selected employees at each healthcare organization surveyed. The specific rankings of each hospital on the list will be revealed on October 18, 2011 in Chicago. Rankings will also be published in a special Modern Healthcare supplement on October 24, 2011. About QHR (Quorum Health Resources) QHR (Quorum Health Resources) has provided consulting, management and education resources to hospitals and health systems for three decades. QHR is the market leader in hospital management, with nearly 150 current multi-year clients across the U.S. As a consulting resource, QHR is the seventh largest healthcare management consulting firms in the U.S., and the QHR Learning Institute reaches more than 10,000 healthcare professionals each year. For more information, go to http://www.qhr.com. 2011-08-30T15:22:52+00:00 http://www.qhr.com/news/beckers_hospital_review_names_three_qhr_hospital_clients_among_the_top_u.s./ http://www.qhr.com/news/beckers_hospital_review_names_three_qhr_hospital_clients_among_the_top_u.s./#When:14:21:12Z Brentwood, Tenn. (August 24, 2011) – Three QHR hospital clients have been named among Becker’s Hospital Review’s “65 Great Community Hospitals” list. The QHR clients include: Fort Madison Community Hospital (Fort Madison, Iowa,) Rutherford Regional Health System (Rutherfordton, North Carolina) and Wooster Community Hospital (Wooster, Ohio). “This distinction shows that QHR clients are continually raising the bar for all community hospitals,” said QHR CEO James L. Horrar. “We are very proud of Fort Madison, Rutherford and Wooster for their commitment to performance excellence and we are pleased to see them named among the country’s leading community hospitals.” “Fort Madison Community Hospital is honored to be recognized as a top community hospital. We place great value on striving to be Southeast Iowa’s leading healthcare provider most admired for its partnership with the community and quality of service,” says C. James Platt, CEO of Fort Madison Community Hospital. “This recognition is reflective of the terrific team we have at Wooster Community Hospital,” said Bill Sheron, CEO of Wooster Community Hospital. “It celebrates our commitment to continually strive to provide our community with outstanding patient care.” David Bixler, president and CEO of Rutherford Regional Health System, responded by saying, “A tremendous amount of hard work is contributed every single day to deliver the best possible healthcare to our community. It is extremely gratifying to be recognized among the country’s best community hospitals.” QHR (Quorum Health Resources, LLC) has provided consulting, management and education resources to hospitals and health systems for three decades. QHR is the market leader in hospital management, with nearly 150 current multi-year clients across the U.S. As a consulting resource, QHR is the seventh largest healthcare management consulting firm in the U.S., and the QHR Learning Institute reaches more than 10,000 healthcare professionals each year. To learn how we help hospitals Survive and Thrive, go to http://www.qhr.com. 2011-08-30T14:21:12+00:00 http://www.qhr.com/news/qhr_hospital_client_kadlec_regional_honored_as_2011_top_leadership_team_amo/ http://www.qhr.com/news/qhr_hospital_client_kadlec_regional_honored_as_2011_top_leadership_team_amo/#When:14:14:43Z Brentwood, Tenn. (August 24, 2011) – HealthLeaders Media recently honored QHR’s Kadlec Regional Medical Center (Richland, Washington) with the award “2011 Top Leadership Team in Healthcare for Community and Mid-Sized Hospitals.” This year, the awards program celebrated outstanding leadership teamwork at three hospitals and one medical group practice. “This award demonstrates the collaborative leadership that had allowed Kadlec Regional to achieve outstanding patient care, growth and operational success,” said QHR President and CEO James L. Horrar. “Kadlec’s commitment to teamwork sets a standard that all healthcare organizations should follow.” “Kadlec Regional Medical Center’s executive team is honored to be recognized as the top leadership team for mid-sized community hospitals. The award is a testament to Kadlec’s high level of commitment and expertise. The executive team has been working together for more than ten years now. With consistency and hard work, they have established a positive corporate culture and a consistent strategic direction. We are eager to continue providing our community with first-class healthcare,” said Rand J. Wortman, president and CEO, Kadlec Health System. According to Gienna Shaw, senior editor at HealthLeaders Media in charge of this program, “The Top Leadership Teams program was founded on the premise that the core value for every successful healthcare organization must be teamwork—this year’s winners certainly demonstrate that concept.” Winners are judged on the team’s overall leadership culture, its ability to overcome challenges and its demonstration of successful teamwork. About QHR (Quorum Health Resources) QHR (Quorum Health Resources) has provided consulting, management and education resources to hospitals and health systems for three decades. QHR is the market leader in hospital management, with nearly 150 current multi-year clients across the U.S. As a consulting resource, QHR is the seventh largest healthcare management consulting firms in the U.S., and the QHR Learning Institute reaches more than 10,000 healthcare professionals each year. For more information, go to http://www.qhr.com. 2011-08-30T14:14:43+00:00