SELF-PAY OPPORTUNITIES

Differentiate outpatient and

                  inpatient services with results.

Health organization proven strategies include “doing business differently”, integrating multiple revenue streams and providing crucial healthcare education for the local population. CHI can help you research, develop and enhance your ability to safely tap into $34 billion out-of-pocket natural medicine industry, and community prevention and screening services. You can integrate these programs credibly with or without a store front.

Women’s Products and Services

Healthcare organizations are positioned to provide credible and high quality products for women, and meet the ever increasing consumer demand. Statistics show that women rely more heavily on content-rich information and technology and seek out safe and effective healthcare solutions.

Women have historically been known to purchase products and services to help support themselves during key phases of their lives. Whether it is to treat acne, premenstrual pain, pregnancy issues or manage menopause, women more often inquire about augmentation to achieve the best results possible.

Studies show the majority of people receiving holistic and natural medicines are women. CHI has created successful programming to strengthen the women’s service line, other service lines as well as cater to the general public.

Targeted Retail Offerings

In the current technology age, patients are purchasing healthcare products and services like consumers. According to a 2009 NIH study, a large chunk of the money ($14.8 billion) was spent on supplements and herbal remedies, such as fish oil. A total of $34 billion was estimated for holistic treatments, services and products.

Any hospital can adapt and offer convenience with one-stop-shopping, while providing high grade products that may not be available in local stores. Hospitals can also turn their in-house pharmacies and gift shops into profit generating centers, while assisting with public health. Offerings can also be delivered through outpatient offices and on-line.

CHI can assist with the following to develop a comprehensive or free standing retail program:

• Understanding the community needs and buying patterns
• Developing product differentiation
  Creating affordable pricing
• Determining space and display requirements
• Developing streamlined policies and procedures
• Purchasing inventory and on-going management
• Creating affordable pricing

Population Prevention and Education

By the year 2020, chronic conditions are projected to be the leading cause of disability throughout the world, and hospitals will face the most expensive dilemma if these issues are not successfully prevented and managed.

Hospitals are in the position to improve public health by effectively disseminating information about the role of nutrition and lifestyle modifications. The American Institute for Cancer Research reports that 38 percent of cases of breast cancer in the United States could be prevented through diet, activity, and maintaining a healthy weight. Among many hospital strategies, one successful program is for breast education that has created awareness, new patients and increased revenues.

CHI can assist in developing a strategy for self-pay and insurance-based public screenings with proven downstream revenue opportunities, and a continuum of care.