What process did Wishard use to determine its need for new facilities?
First, Wishard assembled national and local experts to assist the leadership team in analyzing and evaluating every option to determine the most efficient, cost-effective and highest-quality option. Wishard then developed numerous scenarios for evaluation. At the conclusion of this phase, the hospital extensively evaluated each option on the selection criteria. Who conducted the analysis? Several third-party consultants aided Wishard and HHC in their analysis, including: • The Lewin Group, national health care and human services consulting firm • Kurt Salmon Associates (KSA), premier solutions provider to the health care industry • Jacobs Engineering Group, Inc., one of the world’s largest providers of engineering, operations and maintenance consulting • Parsons Corporation, leader in technical and management solutions for numerous industries including health care • Milliman, among the world’s largest independent actuarial and consulting firms in employee benefits, health care and fina
