Key Considerations for Revenue Cycle Outsourcing
A roundtable discussion about the advantages of revenue cycle outsourcing and important considerations for decision making.
New Approaches for Improving the Cost of Care
Data provided by internal and external sources can give healthcare providers valuable insight into areas for cost improvement.
Justifying Expansion of CDI Programs: A Case Study
On hospital’s experience in broadening the focus of its clinical document improvement (CDI) program from just Medicare to all payers shows how healthcare providers can benefit financially from such a change.
6 Tactics of Successful ACOs
To gain the assurance of success under value-based care, all accountable care organizations (ACOs) should adopt the best practices of the most high-performing ACOs.
Delivering on Potential: The RTLS Effect on Productivity
A North Dakota health system has seen positive results in patient wait times and staff productivity by using real-time location system technology.
Managing the Cost of Technology in a Disruptive Era
Healthcare organizations that adopt a managed equipment services model will be better equipped to face the challenges of the industry.
For Hospitals Facing Hurricane Season, Preparation and Practice Are Critical
Stewart Simonson, former HHS Assistant Secretary for Public Health Emergency Preparedness, points to four areas where potentially affected hospitals should consider revising their disaster preparedness plans in preparation for hurricane season.
Number of MSSP ACOs and Shared-Savings Characteristics
The number of ACOs participating in the Medicare Shared Savings Program increased at a faster rate from 2013 to 2018 than did the number of participants that achieved shared savings in the first four years of the program.
Effective Merger Integration Requires Focus on All Four Pieces of The Treasury Platform
To achieve a truly effective merger integration, careful attention should be paid to treasury operations and invested assets, along with capital management and external financing.
Creating an Integrated Healthcare Ecosystem Through Mobile Communication Technology
Mobile communication technology can allow a healthcare organization to operate more efficiently, resulting in cost savings and increased patient and staff satisfaction.