On Demand: Speaking a Common Language: Using Data to Foster Alignment Between Physicians and Administrators-Presentation Slides

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The document outlines a session hosted by Dr. Bradley Hubbard and Hilary Nierenberg focusing on using data to align physicians and administrators in cardiovascular service lines. The session emphasizes the importance of shared data, goals, and language to foster collaboration and improve service line performance. Highlights of the session include strategies for using data to align initiatives, choosing quality projects based on clinical and financial value, and advocating to the C-suite with outcome and ROI metrics.<br /><br />Effective alignment is depicted as involving joint accountability, shared strategy ownership, coordinated decision-making, and a culture of trust fostered by data-informed leadership. Common barriers to alignment include competing priorities, communication gaps, lack of integrated data, siloed goals, and challenges in demonstrating ROI. <br /><br />Data play a crucial role as the common language, helping reduce bias, integrate insights, and build trust through objective feedback. Selecting the right quality initiatives is key to improving quality, reducing variation, and lowering costs, with projects prioritized for clinical impact and ROI.<br /><br />Overcoming data access challenges necessitates shared dashboards for transparency, while infrastructure improvements require defined metrics, consistent forums for data action, and investment in reporting tools. Successful alignment involves realistic goals, tailored messaging, and shared responsibility between physicians and administrators. <br /><br />Key takeaways stress using data as a common language, integrating clinical and financial metrics, prioritizing high-impact projects, investing in supportive infrastructure, and fostering dyad leadership. The ultimate goal is to align strategies effectively, demonstrating clear impacts to gain C-suite support and ensuring program sustainability.

Keywords

data alignment

physicians

administrators

cardiovascular service lines

shared goals

ROI metrics

collaboration

quality initiatives

infrastructure improvements

dyad leadership