CMS modifies hospital inspection program amid coronavirus pandemic
State and federal inspections of hospitals will focus on locales where the CDC anticipates COVID-19 outbreaks.
Why a focus on margin management is critical in a consumer-centric healthcare market
Providers that remain focused on service-by-service approach to care delivery will find themselves out of step with today’s consumer-focused healthcare system.
Care management and reduced LOS: How hospital leaders can connect the dots
Emerging care management approaches are focused on coordinating each step in a patient’s care journey, from tracking status at admission to coordinating with community-based providers after patients are discharged.
How healthcare providers can avoid being at a disadvantage when negotiating risk contracts
Stratifying patients by risk helps finance leaders understand the cost implication differentials of shifts in utilization, giving their organizations a more solid footing in risk-based contract negotiations.
How Orlando Health stemmed healthcare costs by eliminating unnecessary clinical process variation
An initiative to eliminate unnecessary variation in care processes for six diagnostic groupings enabled Orlando Health to significantly reduce its average length of stay for the diagnoses while realizing a substantial reduction in cost.
CDC: Hospitals must screen all ED patients for new coronavirus
New guidance from the CDC explains the steps required of hospital emergency departments when treating patients suspected of having COVID-19.
Main Line Health improves its bottom line by creating a collaborative culture
A health system's multifaceted performance improvement initiative, which yielded more than $120 million in savings, is exemplified by its approach to improving care processes in its ICUs.
Health system obstacles can prevent the elimination of low-value services
Health system processes — not just physician practice patterns — can create obstacles to eliminating low-value care, value-based payment advocates have found.
Analysis: CVS launches oncology program marrying precision medicine with care management
The pairing of precision medicine and care management have the potential to significantly reduce spend and improve patient outcomes.
Staking a claim in home-centered care: A partnership-based strategy
A home-centered strategy can help manage costs under value-based payment structures, increase patient satisfaction and manage total cost of care.