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Remembering Mike

December 21, 1954-
August 9, 2012

 

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Four Themes to Successfully Navigating the Supreme Court Decision

The decision by the U.S. Supreme Court to uphold the controversial Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act confirms the direction of healthcare reform that had already begun a few years ago.  Many payers and providers, responding to the slowly emerging regulatory architecture of the law, have embarked on large scale transformational initiatives which will fundamentally change their business models forever.

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Payers and Providers: The Pressure On Payers Is Relentless

No matter the outcome of the Affordable Care Act, the long-term picture for payers remains uncertain. Even if all the ACA provisions are enforced by the Supreme Court, there are still many issues to sort out. If some of the provisions are struck down, then other issues will be encountered. In an unpredictable business environment, Blue Cross Blue Shield Montana decided to give itself a physical and make process improvements to control what we could control.

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Private Equity

Prosperity in a Changing Future.

Private equity is changing quickly – and soon, financial engineering won’t be enough to earn attractive returns for investors. In order to succeed in this rapidly changing environment, you need a brand-new game plan – one that involves hands-on managers unlocking value in portfolio companies.

At Guidon, we understand the unique needs and objectives of private equity firms and their portfolio companies. Drawing on a range of service industry and functional expertise, we use our capabilities to help owners and their portfolio company management teams conduct a rigorous assessment of opportunities and issues, both short-term and long-term, as well as develop a roadmap and align initiatives to unlock the full value of the company, and creating capability within the company to enhance value upon exit.

Guidon will not only help you achieve superior returns, but we can also align our interests with your success, structuring our relationship to best serve both your short-term and long-term needs. Working as true partners, we’ll ensure we unlock value – and achieve the returns your firm needs.

Guidon’s private equity process management practice is uniquely prepared to help you excel during each stage of your operations including:

  • Acquisition
    • Operational reviews and due diligence
    • Acquisition integration
  • Value Creation
    • Operations excellence through business management systems, Lean Sigma, Kaizen/Workout and change management
    • Working capital efficiency
    • Organic growth through rapid product development
  • Exit
    • Internalize and hand-off value creation roadmap
    • Knowledge transfer throughout engagement for long-term sustainment

Visit our case studies to learn how Guidon has helped private equity firms of all types and sizes.

See our private equity process management methodology at work for private equity firms like yours. Select a case study for details:

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A few of Guidon’s clients include:

  • CVS
  • Carmax
  • eBay
  • Mayo Clinic

Contact us to find out what Guidon can do for you.

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Contact Guidon About A Custom Solution

To learn more about how custom solutions from Guidon can help your private equity organization, contact us through our website or call us toll free at 1.866.986.4414 or 480.986.4414 for international calls.