In recent years, we’ve witnessed a significant migration of procedures from traditional inpatient settings to outpatient facilities, such as Ambulatory Surgery Centers (ASCs) and Hospital Outpatient Departments (HOPDs). This trend, driven by a combination of patient preference, payer demands, and technological advances, shows no signs of slowing down. In fact, a recent report from Advisory [continue reading…]
Healthcare Executive Search
Clinical vs. Non-Clinical Leadership: 5 Critical Differences
(And why it matters for your healthcare organization’s strategic direction) Would you use a scalpel as a butter knife? How about a butter knife as a scalpel? While both have blades, they can’t be used interchangeably. Healthcare leadership is no different. Leadership skills in one setting may not transfer to another setting. Butter knives and [continue reading…]
Why Specialized Recruiters Win in Healthcare Executive Search
When your healthcare organization needs to find a high-performing leader, the number of search firms available to help can be overwhelming, many backed by teams with incredible talent. However, healthcare’s unique and complex needs require more than simply talent—a specialized firm is most fully equipped to address these challenges effectively. The complexity of the [continue reading…]
Healthcare Private Equity Trends and Challenges in 2024
The last four years have ushered in a new paradigm of healthcare deliveries and corporate structures, with a dramatic surge and fall in healthcare private equity (PE) deal value and volumes. According to Troy Keach, Kirby Bates Associates Vice President of Executive Search, “Private equity firms are increasingly interested in the healthcare sector and [continue reading…]
Sparking Action: From Passive to Active Candidates
The search for healthcare executive leadership is a nuanced journey. The absence of executive leadership in healthcare organizations can diminish productivity, dampen morale across the leadership and caregiving continuum, and result in missed strategic milestones at pivotal times. Achieving swift and strategic recruitment is paramount. Recruiting executive leaders often presents challenges in both accuracy [continue reading…]
5 Key Reasons Why Recruiting Leaders for Private Equity-backed Healthcare Organizations is Different
Recruiting leaders for private equity-backed healthcare organizations can present unique challenges and considerations compared to recruiting for other types of companies and healthcare delivery organizations. “Over the years, I have found that executives with PE and VC experience are critical to the success of an organization,” says Troy Keach, vice president of executive search and [continue reading…]