So, you’re getting ready to hire a consultant or researching potential partners for a project? The vetting process to find the best consultant is very different than hiring an employee. When an organization hires a new employee, there is usually an expectation that they will require certain training and a period of time to get...
As an agency or organization considering a consultant to help support your operations or development goals, one question that frequently goes unanswered is: “What happens when our contract with a consultant expires?” There are a lot of benefits of hiring an external expert as a contracted employee, but one possible downside is that you’re acquiring...
In February, Ben Steefel (Spyglass Principal Consultant) wrote about the top-4 reasons why you should hire a consultant; objectivity, expertise, support, and networking. In theoretical discussion, any healthcare organization would welcome consultant support. Ultimately, cost-benefit is the most significant factor in turning theoretical into reality. Return on investment (ROI) has become the key to success...
Healthcare consulting is a $20 billion industry. Hospitals, agencies, and providers are more in need of support than they’ve ever been. Unfortunately, in a hyper-competitive market, these organizations are operating on historically slim margins that prevent additional spending. The consulting world is not dissimilar to many industries in that you get what you pay for,...
In 2018, Healthcare Consulting Services were valued to be a $9.21 billion market, expected to reach $19.69 billion by 2026. In short, healthcare consulting is the process of sharing expertise, giving advice, and guiding healthcare agencies to make key decisions that promote growth and benefit their customers and clients. In common practice, the hiring a...
Now that the COVID-19 vaccine has arrived, many businesses and communities believe that there’s a light at the end of the tunnel. Sadly, this may not be the case as a surprisingly large number of eligible Americans are refusing to get vaccinated. At the end of 2020, the Los Angeles Times reported that 20% to...
The term “evidence-based practices” has become a common phrase across clinical milieus of every healthcare discipline. Hospitals and centers are laser-focused on enforcing their treatment models with this lingo as industry jargon meaning that there is clinical research, supporting the efficacy of delivered care. When researching where to receive medical services, decision-makers are regularly choosing...
Deciding to hire a consultant can be a difficult decision for an organization, especially a non-profit trying to balance a tight budget and mission-focused strategic plan. Spyglass Solutions works with for- and non-profit organizations, schools, policy influencers to help meet the evolving needs of their communities while tactfully navigating internal obstacles and challenges. To help...
