Healthcare Business Trends

What the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act Means for Health Care

The Tax Cuts and Jobs act will affect health care in various ways.

Ken Perez March 1, 2018

The “Disruptors” Move Into Health Care

Healthcare joint ventures involving U.S. corporations, such as one announced by Amazon, Berkshire Hathaway, JPMorgan Chase, could significantly disrupt the nation's healthcare system.

Gail R Wilensky, PhD March 1, 2018

Recent Trends in Healthcare Philanthropy and Foundations: Implications From Activities in New York for the Nation

A study of foundation strategies of hospitals in New York State aimed at promoting philanthropy yielded insights for foundation activities of all U.S. hospitals. 

Walter J. Dillingham, Jr. March 1, 2018

Chinese Investment: An Opportunity for U.S. Healthcare Organizations

With a growing middle class and a desire for improved healthcare services, China is becoming a key investor in U.S. healthcare organizations, with the goal of bringing some of their practices and services back home.

HFMA February 23, 2018

Addressing Social Determinants of Health

Recognizing that hunger, housing instability, and other problems make it difficult for people to get and stay healthy, ProMedica is transforming its care delivery model and making substantial investments. The health system is starting with a $50 million initiative to research and address social determinants of health in the communities it serves.

Lola Butcher February 23, 2018

The Future of Healthcare Organizations Depends on Managing Medicare Costs

A healthcare thought leader explains the current Medicare payment system challenges and how CFOs can offset future Medicare cuts through cost containment.

HFMA February 15, 2018

Screening 1 Million Patients a Year for Social Needs

ProMedica is screening its patients to identify hunger, housing instability, and other social determinants of health. Completed patient questionnaires immediately flow into the electronic health record so providers have access to the information when medical appointments begin. 

Lola Butcher February 13, 2018

A Look at the Trump Administration’s Approach to HIT

In 2018, the Trump administration is likely to promote interoperability and consumer-directed data exchange and place increased emphasis how the private sector can help to advance the implementation of health information technology.

Lia Winfield, PhD February 5, 2018

Median Indicators for 2017 Provide Snapshot of U.S. Hospitals’ Recent Operational Performance

Hospital data was collected for one year and grouped into five categories.

HFMA January 29, 2018

It Takes a Multifaceted Approach

Premier Inc. partners with health systems to improve how specialty pharmacy patients are managed across the continuum, enabling collaboration while driving improvement in cost and quality outcomes.

HFMA January 25, 2018
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