Strategy, technology and tactics for sustainable performance improvement
Results of a recent survey, in which hospital and health system leaders described areas where their organizations have the greatest need for performance improvement, point to four key strategic areas of focus for these leaders.
Analysis: Investment income may not be enough for not-for-profit hospitals as federal reductions in payments continue
A review of why not-for-profit hospitals’ reliance on investment income may not be enough in the face of continued reductions in federal payments to hospitals over the next 10 years.
Healthcare reform moves to the states: Strategies to increase access and control costs
An increasing number of states are looking to improve access and reduce costs by funneling innovations, such as a public option or reinsurance program, through Medicaid.
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.
Allocating capital to medical technology in the age of value-based payment
As value-based payment and risk-bearing contracts become more prevalent, hospital leaders will be incentivized to incorporate methods that provide increased transparency and evidence into whether a technology improves patient outcomes at the lowest possible cost of care.
Healthcare Cost Containment: October 2019
The October issue features articles on addressing the SDOH impact on readmissions, valuating the cost benefit of medical technology, reducing healthcare-associated infections and assessing clinical costs.
Understanding physician costs is the first step in clinical cost transformation
Costs associated with the physician enterprise are a significant driver of patient care costs and service line profitability. Health systems’ need for accurate and trusted physician cost data has only intensified.
Care coordination can reduce $89 billion behavioral health cost impact
Lack of access to mental health services results in patients with psychiatric service needs relying on ED visits, which can range from $1,198 to $2,264.
5 guidelines for controlling contracted dining service costs while maintaining quality
Keeping an eye on labor costs, contractual concessions and diner reviews allows hospitals and health systems to offer high-quality patient, visitor and staff experience at efficient pricing.
Don’t let infections hurt your bottom line
Finance leaders can ensure their organizations have the appropriate resources to combat healthcare-associated infections, said Susan Bleasdale, MD, of UI Health.