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In the Prescription Phase,
specific and detailed steps are developed for each
identified problem
or problem cluster. This information is then synthesized into an
Implementation Plan consisting of an effective action
blue print integrated into an estimated timeline. The purpose of
detailed written information at this stage of the engagement
is to provide the opportunity for the client to decide
how to proceed. If a client feels that the first two phases
have provided sufficient data for the project to be
completed internally, and there are sufficient resources to
implement the plan, then the engagement is finished from the
perspective of Mentat Systems Inc. If
there are inadequate resources for the client to proceed
with an internally managed implementation, transition to the
Implementation Phase is
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The
operational efficiency side of the “Drivers of Cost”
diagram (A) demonstrates the traditional areas available for
reduction during the classic reengineering effort. The
problem is that approximately 70% of the expenses are
controlled by actions of the physician staff and those
activities reside on the clinical efficiency (B) side of the
equation. It is quite possible to reduce the right side of
the equation to a point of non-viability without reaching an
appropriate level of expense reduction. It is clear that
management of the physicians is key to changing the
efficiency of operations within the system, but there are
significant obstacles to the success of that approach. With
enumeration of a few basic concepts, we hope that the
approach to medical staff management might start to emerge
from the “hit or miss” arena… |
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