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Sustainable Service Line Growth Models for Academic Medical Centers
Sustainable service line growth has become a strategic priority for academic medical centers working to balance clinical excellence with financial stability. As healthcare markets evolve, organizations must design growth models that strengthen patient outcomes, support medical education, and enhance long-term competitiveness. Academic centers face unique challenges due to their tripartite mission, yet they can thrive when service lines operate efficiently and align with insti

Wendy Horton
2 days ago3 min read
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How AI Governance Supports Innovation Without Risk
Artificial intelligence is transforming how organizations operate, compete, and innovate. From predictive analytics and personalized customer experiences to autonomous systems and generative models, AI is reshaping entire industries. Yet with this rapid innovation comes significant risk: ethical concerns, legal uncertainty, security vulnerabilities, and societal impact. This is where AI governance plays a crucial role. Far from being a barrier to progress, effective AI gover

Wendy Horton
Jan 95 min read
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Teaching Sustainability in Academic Medical Service Lines
Building sustainable service lines in academic medical centers begins with education about what service lines are and how they function within complex institutions. A service line is an organized model that brings together clinical programs , professionals, resources, and processes around a specific area of care. In academic medical centers, service lines must support patient care while also advancing education, research, and community impact. Academic medical centers differ

Wendy Horton
Dec 30, 20255 min read
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Creating Sustainable Service Lines in Academic Medical Centers
Academic medical centers face unique challenges in maintaining high-quality, financially viable service lines. Balancing patient care , research, education, and operational efficiency requires strategic planning and long-term investment. Building sustainable service lines ensures that these centers can deliver exceptional care while remaining financially and operationally resilient. Sustainability encompasses not only revenue generation but also clinical excellence, staff eng

Wendy Horton
Dec 22, 20254 min read
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Developing the Next Generation of Clinical Leaders Through Succession Planning
Healthcare is undergoing constant transformation, driven by shifting patient demographics, emerging technologies, changing reimbursement models, and growing demands for equity and innovation. At the heart of this evolving landscape is the need for strong, forward-thinking clinical leadership. Clinical leaders play a vital role in maintaining quality of care, guiding multidisciplinary teams, and aligning frontline operations with strategic goals. Yet many healthcare organizati

Wendy Horton
Dec 15, 20254 min read
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A Quality-Centered Framework for Maximizing AI ROI in Adult Services
Artificial intelligence is reshaping adult services, offering the promise of increased efficiency, better decision-making, and enhanced care coordination. But assessing the return on investment (ROI) of AI in these environments requires more than analyzing financial gains alone. For adult service providers, the actual value of AI lies in how well it supports clinical outcomes, protects patient safety, and strengthens service quality. A quality-focused evaluation framework en

Wendy Horton
Dec 6, 20254 min read
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Building Patient-Focused Service Lines in Academic Medical Centers
Building patient-focused service lines in academic medical centers is now a top priority for health care leaders . As patient needs continue to grow and change, medical centers must design service lines that are easy to access, simple to navigate, and built around real-world patient journeys. When academic medical centers commit to a patient-first model, they strengthen care quality, research impact, and community trust. This article explores how to build these service lines

Wendy Horton
Nov 27, 20254 min read
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Balancing Progress and Protection: Effective AI Governance in Modern Healthcare
Artificial Intelligence is reshaping healthcare, offering solutions that improve patient outcomes, reduce costs, and streamline clinical operations. From predictive diagnostics to personalized treatment plans , AI is no longer a futuristic concept; it is actively transforming hospitals and clinics worldwide. While the benefits of AI are substantial, the technology also introduces potential risks, particularly around patient safety, ethical concerns, and accountability. Establ

Wendy Horton
Nov 19, 20254 min read
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Unlocking the True Value of AI in Adult Services Without Sacrificing Care Quality
The integration of artificial intelligence into adult services is transforming how organizations operate, presenting new opportunities to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance patient care. However, many providers face a critical question: how can they measure the return on investment (ROI) from AI tools without compromising clinical quality? Unlike other sectors, adult services focus on highly sensitive, person-centered care. This makes balancing technology-driven e

Wendy Horton
Nov 12, 20254 min read
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Wendy Horton
Oct 14, 20251 min read
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