In North America, leakage management programs are not pervasive, even though leakage can be reduced with some simple starting points that result in multiple benefits to the drinking water utility. North American governments are increasingly expressing interest in this area by mandating water audits and other initiatives to improve water supply efficiency. North American utilities can benefit from international experience in leakage management helping to reduce water losses, defer capital expenditure on new water resources, improve the service level and public health protection, and improve the efficiency of distribution system operations. The primary objectives of this project were to (1) review proactive leakage management technologies used internationally, with a focus on the United Kingdom, (2) assess the applicability of these technologies to North American water utilities and select the most suitable technologies for pilot installations in participating utilities, and (3) provide guidance on how to practically and cost-effectively apply these technologies to North American water utilities based on the research and hands-on installation of promising techniques in controlled pilot areas. The project found that a water audit provides utilities with the necessary information about their level of losses and how far they can be economically reduced. It is paramount that utilities first understand the nature and extent of their water losses in order to select the best water loss reduction strategy. Through the trial work carried out, the leakage management technologies of DMAs and pressure management were successfully implemented in the participating utilities. It can be concluded that by following the methodologies outlined in this report, both technologies can be successfully applied by most North American utilities. The tested leakage management technologies will be of significant benefit to North American utilities in helping them to assess, control, and reduce the level of real losses in their water supply and distribution networks.
Oncology: Strategies for Superior Service Line Performance ECG Management Consultants, Inc.; Matthew R. Sturm; Jessica L. Turgon The evolution of the oncology payment model and pressure to provide more patient-centered care are leading many healthcare organizations to transform the oncology care model in their communities by offering more coordinated and comprehensive services that provide high quality for patients and high value to payers. Hospitals and health systems are developing service line structures that improve clinical and financial performance, encourage physician involvement, and create a distinct brand in the marketâ "ultimately gaining a competitive advantage. Gain realistic strategies and business guidance from oncology leaders to develop the structures and processes for oncology service line success, including how to: Navigate the challenges of oncology reimbursement Achieve clinical integration in the oncology care model Create aligned physician relationships Simplify strategic planning for oncology services Capitalize on clinical research opportunities Establish multidisciplinary teams and support services that improve quality and access to care Table of contents Chapter 1: Strategic Planning for Oncology Services Step 1: Understanding the Content of an Oncology Strategic Plan Step 2: Planning to Plan: How to Get From Here to There Step 3: Learning About the Organizationâ (TM)s Capabilities and the Market Step 4: Identifying What the Organization Wants to Accomplish Step 5: Making It Happen Chapter 2: Creating a Successful Oncology Service Line Introduction to Service Line Principles Key Elements for Service Line Success Implementation Issues The Future for Oncology Service Line Chapter 3: The Importance of Governance and Leadership Oncology Governance Structures Oncology Service Line Leadership Managing Performance Chapter 4: Creating Aligned Physician Relationships Affiliation Models Physician Alignment Planning Proces Chapter 5: Key Elements of a Successful Oncology Transaction Definition of the Transaction Goals Business Planning Development of the Organizational Structure Development of Key Terms Implementation Chapter 6: Navigating the Challenges of Oncology Reimbursement Keys to Oncology Reimbursement: Legislation, Drugs, Professional Fees Implications for Hospitals Other Reimbursement Trends Chapter 7: Clinical Integration and the Oncology Care Model Coordinating Cancer Care: The Importance of the Navigator Role New Approach to Treatment Planning: Multidisciplinary Care Complementary and Alternative Medicin Chapter 8: Academic Cancer Centers Clinical Departments and Implications for Academic Cancer Centers Governance Models in AMCs Call for AMC-Wide Financial Integration Chapter 9: Maximizing Clinical Research Operations Research Overview Best Practices in Research Program Planning Why Billing for Clinical Trials Is So Complex The Nuts and Bolts of Billing for Clinical Trials The Last Step: Audit Process and Performance
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