UW Health proves the ROI of energy conservation
An academic health system improved its energy performance by 24% over four years, and the ongoing efforts pay for themselves, on average, in 11 months.
SDOH initiative reduces readmission penalties in one year
One major factor in McLaren Port Huron’s readmission rate reduction is the organization’s emphasis on identifying and addressing patient social determinants of health. The focus is on educating patients and involving them in their healthcare plan.
The 4 Cs of social determinants of health
Community resources and patient screening are important elements in an SDOH program.
Analysis: Walmart’s Sam’s Club unveils discount healthcare pilot program
A review of the Walmart Sam’s Club discount healthcare pilot program in three states and how the insight the company gleans about utilization and customer preferences will inform its health clinic concept pilot.
Patients, employees and technology lead revenue cycle transformation
From our sponsor, Parallon Revenue cycle is an intricate balance of delivering an exceptional experience that patients demand, while preserving the financial integrity that drives success. What better way to remain in a state of equilibrium than breaking away from antiquated workflows and processes and updating your infrastructure to ensure you exceed expectations on all fronts. The modern…
Strategic Financial Planning Fall 2019 Issue
The Strategic Financial Planning newsletter Fall 2019 issue features articles on price transparency, bond underwriters, direct contracting, M&As and business ethics.
The value journey, disrupted
By placing consumers at the center of their business models, new competitors have redrawn the roadmap to value. Health systems that fail to realign themselves around consumer needs will find their journey to value not only disrupted but also headed down the wrong path.
Announced hospital M&A transactions, 2009 – Q1 2019
Hospital merger and acquisition announcements were at a 10-year low in early 2019.
Analysis: Implications for providers as Amazon offers its employees access to a virtual clinic
A review of what Amazon’s launch of a virtual health clinic for its employees may mean for providers.
Analysis: Humana to pilot plan based on virtual primary care
Why the virtual-visits-for-primary-care model launched by Humana and Doctor on Demand may be the beginning of a brave new model of silent tiering.