PHI believes that the key to effective strategic planning is the ability to focus on asking the right questions, collecting pertinent information, and formulating valid assumptions relating to current and emerging trends in the healthcare environment.

In developing strategic plans or conducting special studies, PHI assesses the potential for service expansion and development in light of the client's service mix, operations, personnel and financial resources, market area demographics, and competition.

Financial impacts of proposed solutions are assessed prior to finalizing recommendations. PHI develops plans, based on these assessments, with specified action steps, time frames, and measurable objectives.

Strategic Planning Includes:

»  PLANNING RETREATS
»  LONG-RANGE PLANS
»  BUSINESS PLANS
»  MARKET RESEARCH
»  HEALTH SERVICE NETWORK DEVELOPMENT
»  PHYSICIAN RECRUITMENT PLANS
»  CERTIFICATE OF NEED APPLICATIONS