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Increasing Quality—Increasing Cost?
By William O. Cleverley and James O. Cleverley
After analyzing data from their firm's Hospital Quality Index, the authors found that costs did, in fact, increase as quality scores improved. Read the article.
Quality Scores Reveal Differences by Hospital Type
High-intensity teaching facilities have the highest overall Hospital Quality Index scores. Read the article.
Mitigating Risk in Your Capital Plan: A Case Example
By Therese L. Wareham and Zachary Hafner
An A-rated health system conducted a comprehensive risk analysis before moving forward with a six-year campus expansion. Read the case study.
The Real Lessons of Health Reform
A commentary by Jeffrey C. Bauer
We need to focus on reforming the delivery system—not just overhauling health insurance. Read the article.
Case Study: Hospital-Based Ambulatory Services: Developing a Strategic Business Case
By Jon Graham and Tracy Johnson
Leaders at Jupiter Medical Center took a fresh look at how they could reposition outpatient services while also expanding and reconfiguring inpatient services. Read the case study.
IT Equipment Leasing: It Could Be the Shortest Path to Federal Stimulus Funds
By David B. Kline
The best possible strategy for financing an IT or EMR system may just be an appropriately structured IT lease. Read the article.
Current Web Extras
Reactivating Facility Projects the Right Way: A 5-Step Process
By Joyce Durham
Is your organization looking to reactivate facility projects that were put on hold during the recession? Read the article.
Case Study: EMRs Are Good for Revenue Cycle Goals, Too
By Denni McColm
There are no paper charts at Citizen's Memorial Healthcare, a small system in rural Bolivar, Mo. The organization's EMR has benefited patients—as well as accounts receivables. Read the case study.
Done Properly, Due Diligence Is the Key to a Successful Acquisition
An interview with Richard J. Zall
With money tight and stakes high, savvy healthcare executives are taking their time with due diligence and making sure they do it right. Read the article.
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