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.

Jul
2

OSHA’s heat rule is out…

Joe Paduda

OSHA’s long-awaited proposed heat rule is out. There are two heat index thresholds – one at 80 and 90 degrees F based on temperatures in the shade (as we all know it can be a LOT hotter in direct sunlight.) … Continue reading OSHA’s heat rule is out…

Jul
1

Medicare’s future – Private insurance.

Joe Paduda

Under a new Trump Administration, Medicare will be privatized, with “Medicare Advantage the default enrollment option” for seniors. This despite the myriad and well-documented problems with Medicare Advantage – prior authorization hassles delaying much-needed care, limited access to physicians and … Continue reading Medicare’s future – Private insurance.

Jun
28

Good news Friday – Opioid settlement rejected, lower drug costs, and a solid economy

Joe Paduda

A beautiful Friday morning here in New York’s Finger Lakes…here’s the good news from this week. First, the Supreme Court rejected the Purdue Pharma opioid settlement agreement – thereby allowing victims to pursue legal action against the Sackler family. As … Continue reading Good news Friday – Opioid settlement rejected, lower drug costs, and a solid economy