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HFMA President and CEO Joe Fifer shares perspectives on innovations and traditions at HFMA’s newly revamped Annual Conference.
Bundled Payments for Care Improvement Advanced: 5 Critical Issues
When considering whether to participate in the Bundled Payments for Care Improvement Advanced program, hospitals and health systems should examine five key areas that could affect their performance under the program.
Collaborating for Value: The Path to Successful Academic-Community Relationships
A partnership involving an academic medical center and a community health centers can offer clear benefits to both parties, but before entering on such a relationship, they also should understand the risks it poses.
The CFO’s Role in Accelerating Systemwide Performance Improvement
The varied expertise of CFOs positions them as natural leaders of performance improvement initiatives.
Improving Revenue Cycle Performance by Following Changes in Care Plan
A Maryland-based health system implemented a new tool and processes to decrease denials by following up on deviations from patients’ plans of care.
Healthcare Transformational Landscape: Impact on Accounting From EHR Platforms and Other
The cost of implementing a new electronic health record system can be expensed or capitalized over the life of the implementation project.
Achieving an Aligned Physician Enterprise Through Cultural Transformation
By aligning with physicians and staff members, health system leaders can effect change in their organizations to meet consumer needs and wants.
Trending Toward Home Care: Is Our Health System Ready?
The advancement of telemedicine and home-based technology presents both opportunities and challenges with respect to improving health care and making it safer.
Pursuing an Integrated Approach to Pharmacy
This article looks at Premier’s work in helping health systems improve their pharmacy operations to be more integrated, cost-effective, and patient-focused.
Navigating Value-Based Reimbursement
A roundtable discussion about value-based reimbursement challenges, opportunities, and strategies for success.