How to Structure Data Governance in Healthcare; Data Governance in Healthcare, Part 1
This three-part blog series will explore what makes an organization high-performing in its use of data and analytics. Data governance in healthcare requires three components, starting with effective internal data governance structures that encourage executive buy-in and sponsorship, collecting the right data, and measuring the return on data and analytics investment.
Measuring What Matters; Data Governance in Healthcare, Part 2
This three-part blog series will explore what makes an organization high-performing in its use of data and analytics. Data governance in healthcare requires three components, starting with effective internal data governance structures that encourage executive buy-in and sponsorship, collecting the right data, and measuring the return on data and analytics investment.
Realizing ROI on Data Governance and Analytics in Healthcare; Data Governance in Healthcare, Part 3
This three-part blog series will explore what makes an organization high-performing in its use of data and analytics. Data governance in healthcare requires three components, starting with effective internal data governance structures that encourage executive buy-in and sponsorship, collecting the right data, and measuring the return on data and analytics investment.
Reimagine your workforce to help overcome staffing shortages
For revenue-cycle functions, staffing shortage solutions can be found by improving efficiencies through automation and expanding the labor pool with remote and hybrid positions as well as off-shoring partners.
An enhanced patient experience requires technology with a personal touch
A positive patient experience begins before the patient steps foot in a facility, followed by an efficient and accurate process every step of the way.
Cost-Reduction Strategies Boost, Sustain Recovery
Persistent pandemic conditions are forcing hospitals and health systems to stretch their thinking as they set strategic goals. They are adjusting to managing fluctuating levels of care along with addressing shifts in payer mix, consumers’ demands and increasing cost pressures. These changes, combined with the challenge of inconsistent patient volumes, is putting unprecedented financial pressures…
Payvider Survey Summary Report
HFMA, with sponsorship from Guidehouse, surveyed over 100 health system CFOs and finance and managed care executives to understand payvider model trends. The survey indicates that provider organizations are gravitating towards risk-based payment models. Nearly 60% of health systems responding to the survey plan to advance into risk-based Medicare Advantage models this year. Survey respondents…
No Surprises Act inspires short-term and long-term operational areas of focus
The rush may be over, but the race has just begun. After sprinting to implement the requirements of the No Surprises Act by the Jan. 1, 2022, deadline, providers must now shift attention to refining their processes for what lies ahead. Assuming familiarity with the law’s key requirements, providers and facilities are focused on the…
A New Era of Health Consumerism & Flexible Financing
The American healthcare system is experiencing significant shifts, moving past long-standingnorms. Health consumers increasingly want the new point-of-purchase financing options synonymous with today’s retail experience for their healthcare. Hospitals and health systems are turning to flexible financing solutions to meet today’s health consumers wherethey are,helping themplan forthe carethey needwithin theirbudgets.
How to unleash the true value of your remote reps using workforce management
A data-driven management approach to revenue cycle that empowers your staff could effect sweeping change for improved long-term financial health.