An accomplished cardiologist and internal medicine specialist, Dr. Rajan Bhatt is the founder and chief executive officer of Spectrum Dermatology, Spectrum Plastic Surgery, and Valley Surgery Center. With a strong business development background, Dr. Rajan Bhatt is skilled in strategic planning.

Strategic planning in health care is becoming more important as medical establishments seek ways to stand out. Organizations should strive to have effective plans that establish goals and contain a detailed road map to achieving them. Healthcare facilities that implement strategic plans enjoy multiple benefits that include enhanced communication and the creation of a shared vision.

Through strategic planning, companies improve communication by helping to bring clarity to employees and stakeholders. When employees and stakeholders understand where an organization is headed, they have more confidence in the change. Miscommunication in health care may have serious consequences, so good communication must be a priority.

Healthcare organizations that adopt strategic plans develop and share a vision that will positively impact every aspect of an organization. The formulation of a universal vision should be accompanied by precise execution. This way, each team member reaps the full benefits of a unified and centralized strategic plan.