Make data-driven decisions. Act economically.

Panoff Health Care offers hospitals and long-term care institutions more than just a snapshot. Our approach is based on a holistic analysis of your institution. We not only look at the overall operation, but also analyze specific areas such as surgery, nursing, administration, and logistics.

Based on your individual key figures, we develop concrete and actionable recommendations that enable measurable improvements. Our goal is not only to identify potential, but also to utilize it sustainably. That is why we also support you in implementing the measures and continuously measuring their success – for noticeable efficiency gains and an economically stable future.

Identifying potential – implementing solutions

We show you where your institution stands economically—and how you can make it efficient and ready for the future. Acting economically is no longer an option today, it is a necessity.
With clear KPIs and data-based management, we create the basis for sustainable stability. This turns economic pressure into targeted management—and challenges into real opportunities for greater transparency, efficiency, and financial security.

Entscheidungsgrundlagen

Sichere Entscheidungsgrundlagen, statt Bauchgefühl.

 

In einem Umfeld mit zunehmendem Kostendruck und wachsender Komplexität sind Entscheidungen „aus dem Gefühl heraus“ ein hohes Risiko. Wir liefern Ihnen belastbare Daten und Kennzahlen, die als verlässliche Grundlage für operative und strategische Entscheidungen dienen.

 

Ob bei Investitionen, Personalplanung oder Prozessoptimierung: Sie wissen genau, warum Sie eine Entscheidung treffen – und welche Wirkung Sie davon erwarten können. Das schafft Sicherheit im Management, stärkt die Position gegenüber Trägerschaften und gibt Führungskräften Orientierung im Alltag.

Wirtschaftlichkeit

Klare Sicht auf Ihre Wirtschaftlichkeit – bis auf Bereichs- und Prozessebene

 

Viele Institutionen wissen zwar, dass sie nicht rentabel sind – aber nicht warum. Unsere Analysen liefern detaillierte Einblicke: von der Gesamtwirtschaftlichkeit über einzelne Abteilungen bis hin zu spezifischen Prozessen.

 

Sie sehen auf einen Blick, wo unnötige Kosten entstehen, welche Bereiche effizient arbeiten – und wo Optimierungsbedarf besteht. So erkennen Sie nicht nur Schwächen, sondern auch Stärken, die ausgebaut werden können. Diese Transparenz macht Ihre Institution steuerbar – auch im Vergleich zu anderen Institutionen im Markt.

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Effizienz- und Kostenkontrolle

Effizienzgewinne & Kostenkontrolle – ohne Qualitätseinbussen

 

Im Gesundheits- und Pflegebereich steht eines immer im Zentrum: die Lebensqualität der Patient:innen und Bewohner:innen. Unsere Lösungen setzen genau dort an, wo sich Effizienzsteigerungen erzielen lassen, ohne die Versorgungsqualität zu beeinträchtigen.

Durch datenbasierte Prozessoptimierung, gezielten Ressourceneinsatz und klare Priorisierung senken Sie Ihre Kosten – und schaffen gleichzeitig mehr Zeit für das Wesentliche: gute Pflege, persönliche Betreuung und eine nachhaltige Betriebsführung.

At Panoff Health Care, we combine sound consulting expertise with a deep understanding of the realities of hospitals and care facilities.
Our long-term experience working with executives and professionals in the healthcare sector shows that sustainable change comes about through key performance indicators, targeted efficiency improvements, and solutions that are tailored to the actual circumstances in your institution.
Our work is successful when solutions are viable, people are on board, and progress is noticeable not only on paper but also in everyday life. This is exactly where we come in: we make economic relationships visible and economic success plannable.

Why many healthcare institutions fall short of their potential

Hospitals and long-term care institutions are currently at a critical juncture. Demands are increasing, budgets are
becoming tighter, and at the same time, efficiency, quality, and transparency are expected from all sides. Demographic developments, a shortage of skilled workers, rising operating costs, and stricter legal requirements are putting many institutions under economic pressure—and leaving little room for strategic development in everyday life.

What is often overlooked is that many institutions lack a systematic basis for managing or improving their economic performance. There is a lack of clear, data-driven understanding of which areas cost how much, where losses occur, and where untapped potential lies. Most decisions are made based on experience or with a view to individual problems – but not on the basis of objective key performance indicators (KPIs) that would enable holistic management.

KPIs are not an end in themselves – they are a key success factor. Without them, processes remain inefficient, economic weaknesses invisible, and opportunities untapped. The result: many institutions operate below their potential, lose resources unnecessarily, and thus become increasingly dependent on economic factors or uncertainty.

In a sensitive area such as healthcare, where high quality and human contact are key, economic stability is a prerequisite for long-term success. Those who do not rely on data-based management risk not only financial but also organizational and personnel bottlenecks in the medium term.

  • Spitäler in der Verlustzone

    Viele Schweizer Spitäler schreiben rote Zahlen – vor allem im ambulanten Bereich reichen die Tarife nicht zur Kostendeckung. Für dringend nötige Investitionen fehlen bis zu 4,5 Milliarden Franken.

  • Pflege unter Druck

    Die Pflegeheime kämpfen mit unzureichender Finanzierung, regionalen Ungleichheiten und einem akuten Fachkräftemangel – verstärkt durch die Anforderungen der Pflegeinitiative.

  • Digitalisierung stockt

    Trotz hoher Gesundheitsausgaben liegt die Schweiz in puncto digitale Transformation im Gesundheitswesen weit zurück und belegt im internationalen Vergleich nur Rang 14. Fehlende Interoperabilität, regulatorische Hürden und mangelndes Innovationsbewusstsein bremsen den Fortschritt – und damit auch das Einsparpotenzial durch digitale Lösungen.

Our customer groups

‘We advise hospitals and long-term care institutions – in a targeted, practical manner and with a focus on the challenges facing the Swiss healthcare system.’

hospitals

Balancing efficiency, quality and cost-effectiveness

We support acute care hospitals, specialist clinics and hospital groups in optimising their processes, structures and management systems. Our solutions help to make core medical processes more efficient, reduce administrative costs and ensure financial stability – without compromising patient care.

long-term care institutions

Easing the burden of everyday life, strengthening structures, shaping the future

We develop modern and practical solutions for long-term care institutions to relieve staff, improve internal processes and ensure the long-term economic security of the business. With a deep understanding of the challenges in the long-term care sector, we provide advice based on extensive experience, humanity and a strong sense of reality.

Two supply areas – one shared challenge: remaining future-proof and economical

Hospitals and long-term care institutions are under increasing pressure: skills shortages, funding gaps and growing complexity are jeopardising quality and stability. The future demands clear structures, digital processes and economically viable solutions. Panoff Healthcare supports all three areas of care in shaping this change actively, pragmatically and humanely.

Economic efficiency today: loss-making institutions

2030: The path to becoming an economically strong institution

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Insight into our studies

How Hirslanden increased efficiency, transparency, and controllability with a new operating model.


As part of its Hirslanden 2020 strategy, Switzerland’s leading private hospital group worked with Panoff Healthcare to implement a comprehensive transformation of its administrative processes.


The case study shows how standardization, automation, and targeted change management achieved measurable improvements—with a lasting impact on the entire organization.

How a nursing home stabilised its ICT and made it fit for the future


Increasing demands, staff shortages, and technological developments posed major challenges for the nursing home. Together with Panoff Health Care, ICT processes were analyzed, weaknesses were eliminated, and a clear roadmap for further development was drawn up.


The result: a stabilized ICT landscape, improved everyday processes, and a structured plan for sustainable digital transformation.

References

“The successful implementation of the new operating model has laid the foundation for a more efficient, standardized, and forward-looking organization—an important milestone on the path to sustainable, high-performance healthcare.”

Healthcare

Dr. Daniel Liedtke

CEO Hirslanden AG

“The successful implementation of thenew operating model has laid thefoundation for a more efficient,standardized, and forward-lookingorganization—an important milestoneon the path to sustainable, high-performance healthcare.”

Healthcare

Anonymous

Managing Director of a long-term care institution

"I find working with Panoff's consultants as our partners to be very beneficial, as they take a highly structured and results-oriented approach, drawing on their extensive expertise in the field. Added to this is the human touch, which I particularly appreciate in such close collaboration."

Automotive Retail

Rüdiger Sievers

Director of Management Consulting - FME AG

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