Outcomes
Implemented a board-sponsored Orthopaedic transformation programme for a leading UK hospital group
- Achieved 20%+ in annual cost savings through standardisation and supplier renegotiation
- Reduced Length of Stay (LoS) by 20-30% by standardising care pathways
- Improved profitability & win rates enabling stronger NHS, PMI and Self-Pay performance
- Enhanced clinical outcomes & patient experience
Background
Significant profitability variations across sites and Orthopaedic consultants resulted in sustained profit erosion, prompting the need for an operational and clinical standardisation programme
Curzon Consulting was engaged to identify cost-effective implants without compromising outcomes and lead the resulting transformation through change management
Curzon Approach
- Developed a robust patient profiling methodology to standardise length of stay and guide implant system selection
- Set outcome-driven implant standards using ODEP ratings (value-based healthcare) and developed a business case for 3D-printed, patient-specific knees for self-pay patients
- Established a Clinical Advisory Group and implemented dedicated training to align consultants on protocols
- Streamlined supplier base, renegotiated contracts based on redistributed volumes, and exited low-volume sites
- Deployed traffic light dashboards to monitor clinical, operational, and commercial KPIs, ensuring compliance and driving accountability
