Smart Moves. Winning Strategies.

Making the right moves at the right time makes all the difference between mediocrity and success.  Joe Paduda’s well-deserved reputation for keen insight and deep knowledge gives him unparalleled access to the industry’s key executives and decision makers.  Health Strategy Associates delivers timely and actionable advice to help clients build their brands, enter new markets, differentiate their services, increase sales, and make wise acquisitions. We bring an unbiased, open approach to the challenges and opportunities facing your company and draw on years of experience, continuous industry analysis and a keen understanding of economic drivers to help you make the right moves. Contact Joe Paduda to explore a consulting engagement.

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Strategic Planning

  • Competitive Analysis
  • Market Share Evaluation
  • Research & Benchmarking

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Operational Improvements

  • Performance assessment
  • Vendor Evaluation and Selection
  • Process Analysis and Recommendations
  • Feasibility Studies

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Sales & Marketing

  • Product/Service Development
  • Positioning and Messaging
  • Coaching and Professional Development
  • Goal-Setting

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Investor Guidance

  • Mergers & Acquisitions
  • Due Diligence
  • Market sizing
  • Assessment services

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Insight

A sought-after media source, Joe constantly monitors the healthcare landscape and calls on exceptional analytical skills and 30 years of experience to deliver a fresh perspective.

Andover Pharmacy under investigation for opioid dispensing

Joe Paduda provided insight into the Injured Worker Pharmacy (IWP) business model for Boston Globe Reporter Felice Freyer’s article: Andover … Continue reading Andover Pharmacy under investigation for opioid dispensing

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Research

Conducting surveys on important industry issues helps detect trends and discover solutions.

The 2023 Survey of Workers’ Compensation Bill Review.

H S A’s 4th survey on the topic sought payers’ opinions and perceptions about bill review in workers’ comp, paying … Continue reading The 2023 Survey of Workers’ Compensation Bill Review.

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Speaking

A gifted speaker, popular at major conferences and corporate meetings, Joe Paduda is adept at converting complex issues into manageable knowledge that audiences can immediately apply. To schedule Joe, contact Helen King Patterson, helen@kingknight.com, 813-690-4787.

Joe Paduda To Speak at LWCC’s OMNET Forum

Joe Paduda is speaking twice during LWCC’s 2023 OMNET® Forum for Medical Providers.  On Friday, Jan. 27, starting at 8:15 … Continue reading Joe Paduda To Speak at LWCC’s OMNET Forum

ManagedCareMatters.com features Joe’s thoughts, opinion – and often — breaking news.  Subscribe here.

May
13

Actions have consequences; the impact of abortion bans on healthcare access

Joe Paduda

Research indicates state abortion bans will deprive residents of healthcare. Newly minted MDs are avoiding states with restrictive abortion policies, as are physicians seeking advanced training in OB/GYN and primary care. AAMC-sponsored research found there are fewer applications for residency and … Continue reading Actions have consequences; the impact of abortion bans on healthcare access

May
10

Good News Friday…Strong economy, lower drug costs, more jobs in Wisconsin, and no more noncompetes

Joe Paduda

Lots of really good stuff to end your week… the Economy… remains quite good with 175,000 new jobs last month. This was not as many in previous months… BUT it looks increasingly like (From NYT) “the exuberance of the last two years … Continue reading Good News Friday…Strong economy, lower drug costs, more jobs in Wisconsin, and no more noncompetes

May
7

Cost Doesn’t Equal Quality Part 2:

Joe Paduda

All over the country there are areas where the more expensive facility has poor scores for patient safety and outcomes. And with facility costs accounting for about 40% of workers’ comp medical expenditures, you can hardly afford to ignore this … Continue reading Cost Doesn’t Equal Quality Part 2: