Analysis: Will more hospital-employed doctors seek independence?
A look at examples where two factions of North Carolina-based physicians left health systems to join or form independent physician groups.
Hospital industry sheds jobs for the first time in 20 months
Hospitals reduced positions in July, marking the first employment drop since 2017.
Analysis: CBO says surprise-bill legislation reduces the deficit
The possible impact on physician payment rates from the Senate Help Committee’s legislation related to surprise bills has garnered strong support for an arbitration provision from the healthcare industry.
Analysis: House Ways & Means Health Subcommittee advances its surprise-bill draft legislation
Although the House Energy and Commerce Health Subcommittee approved its surprise bill legislation last week, there are other factors at play in the coming weeks that could delay further action on it.
Why PAC discharge choices are key to success under risk-based payments
As demonstrated by the experiences of two health systems, developing an effective post-acute care strategy requires a focus on the discharge-planning process, stakeholder engagement, and data to promote stakeholder awareness.
Healthcare leaders should re-envision the revenue cycle as a driver of value
HFMA President and CEO Joseph J. Fifer explains why hospital and health system leaders should frame the revenue cycle as a value driver rather than as a cost center.
Analysis: Deadline passes for NC state employee Medicare reference pricing contract
An overview of the North Carolina Clear Pricing Project, its contract deadline passing and how North Carolina’s hospitals have reacted to the CPP.
Innovation in action: The genesis of the geriatric ED
An innovative idea sparked the concept of the geriatric ED, which now has its own accreditation process and is becoming a staple of hospitals around the country.
The CFO’s role in driving value in healthcare through informed collaboration
Hospital and health system finance executives should promote clinical, economic and administrative alignment between their organizations and health plans as a necessary step necessary for achieving success under value-based payment contracts.
Creative partnerships bring relief from soaring drug prices
With drug costs emerging as a central concern for healthcare leaders, providers are trying to mitigate the problem through partnerships.