Many hospitals claim to be centers of excellence in cardiology, cardiac surgery and/or vascular services. However, only "performance-based" programs-those that can produce exceptional clinical, user satisfaction and cost outcomes-can truly claim this title.
CFA has been at the forefront of performance-based Cardiovascular Center of Excellence (CVCOE) development through its programs of:
- service line assessment
- benchmarking
- best practices
- cost management
- clinical standardization (best practice protocols, guidelines and algorithms)
- physician engagement
- organizational/operational optimization
Through its interface with managed care organizations, CFA has developed an approach to CVCOE development that is designed to produce results that can impress the marketplace and shift market share of targeted populations.