Financial Reporting

Benchmarking Helps OSF HealthCare Save $160M Annually

Spurred by a drop in operating income, OSF HealthCare embarked on a clinical and financial improvement initiative that has saved the organization $160 million each year.

David Stenerson October 3, 2017

Understanding Quality Components and Metrics

Quality metrics are an essential consideration in shared savings or shared risk contracts. Information about these metrics typically is located in an appendix, addendum, or exhibit. The provider organization should be familiar with and understand the specific measures. For each

HFMA October 2, 2017

The New Revenue Recognition Standard: Where Organizations Stand

As implementation time draws near for the Financial Accounting Standards Board’s new standards regarding contracts with customers, healthcare organizations should take steps to ensure their processes align with these standards.

Accounting: Brian Conner October 2, 2017

A Physician’s Guide to Financial Management Basics

Being able to analyze an income statement can help physician leaders identify what actions to take when variances occur. Similarly, knowing how to make a business case can help physician leaders secure staff or equipment they may need for a particular initiative.

Laura Ramos Hegwer September 28, 2017

A Physician’s Guide to Financial Management Basics

Being able to analyze an income statement can help physician leaders identify what actions to take when variances occur. Similarly, knowing how to make a business case can help physician leaders secure staff or equipment they may need for a particular initiative.

Laura Ramos Hegwer September 28, 2017

Select Healthcare Financial Management Terms

Break even Analysis (BE) Technique for calculating the volume required for a specific service where expenses equal revenue generated. Charges (Gross Charges) Billed amount

HFMA September 28, 2017

Select Healthcare Financial Management Terms

Break even Analysis (BE) Technique for calculating the volume required for a specific service where expenses equal revenue generated. Charges (Gross Charges) Billed amount

HFMA September 28, 2017

Setting Competitive Prices with the Consumer in Mind

Finance leaders face a difficult balancing act when setting prices, particularly for new services.

Laura Ramos Hegwer September 28, 2017

How Price Transparency Can Lower Healthcare Costs

Joseph Sanginiti explains how healthcare providers, health plans, and consumers must work together to manage the cost of health care.

Joseph Sanginiti August 30, 2017

Critical Access Hospital Makes Transparency a Priority

Henry County Health Center has simplified patient billing and added a patient estimator tool to enhance the patient experience and improve collections.

Laura Ramos Hegwer August 10, 2017
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