Innovation in Health Care—It’s Not Just an App
Innovative technology often is seen as the means for transforming health care, but what ultimately is required is innovative thinking that doesn’t rely solely on technology but also looks at ways to improve processes.
Textile Budget Considerations: A Laundry List
An efficient textiles program can help a health system maximize dollars allocated to linens and uniforms and result in better patient outcomes and satisfaction.
The Art and Science of Integration
Healthcare organizations should consider seven key factors and related initial questions when contemplating a proposed integration initiative.
HFMA Helps Convert Imagination into Innovation
HFMA highlights innovative ways healthcare finance professionals are using technology to lower costs, improve care, and increase patient satisfaction.
SKU Optimization Initiatives Can Create Cost Savings in an Era of Value-Based Care
By assigning stock-keeping unit (SKU) information to equipment and supplies, hospitals can realize cost savings.
Improving CAH Medicare Part-A Payment Accuracy Using Bluetooth-based RTLS
A real-time location system (RTLS) provide critical access hospitals with an effective means for accurately tracking physician availability time for delivering emergency department services, thereby potentially increasing Medicare payments.
A CFO’s Guide to AI Strategy
As artificial intelligence is growing in popularity in the healthcare industry, hospitals and health systems are beginning to realize significant ROI from the technology.
Financing a Digital Transformation
To keep pace with the rapid proliferation of digital technologies in health care, healthcare organizations must develop a framework for identifying the best funding source for each element in their digital strategies.
Thoughtful Assessment: A Critical Gap in Business Intelligence
Internal business intelligence is essential for healthcare decision making.
Using Ambulatory Pricing Strategically to Protect and Grow Market Share
An increasing regulatory focus on price transparency also is an impetus for hospitals and health systems to pursue ambulatory care pricing strategies aimed at growing market share.