Achieving the elusive ROI on an EHR
Navigant's David Burik discusses the challenges hospitals face with their electronic health records and how to maximize their systems to achieve an ROI. Also, five key elements to an effective analytics solution.
ROI Value Model By ClearBalance
An industry-leading patient financial solutions company discusses how it helps healthcare organizations benchmark their patient payment collections and validate the work of outside vendors.
Assembling the essentials for successful population health management
A high-performing clinical network, and a focus on patients presenting high or emerging risk are two key elements that health systems must have in place to be able to succeed with population health management.
4 steps to improving physician productivity
Successful physician productivity initiatives include strong leadership, analytics, and aligned incentives.
Confessions of an Innovation Killer
As I look back at innovation and my CFO role, I feel like I was a serial murderer of innovation.
National SNF Analysis Detects Decline in Average Length of Stay
U.S. skilled nursing facilities saw a decline in average length of stay from 2011 through 2017, coupled with an increase in discharges.
Analysis: Disruption possible if negotiated rates are publicly posted
What can be expected if President Trump releases an executive order to mandate the disclosure of prices in the healthcare industry.
Analysis: Another week, another draft surprise bill legislative proposal
HFMA’s Chad Mulvany reviews why the Health, Education, Labor and Pensions committee’s cost-reduction bill released last week misses an opportunity to accelerate the spread of Alternative Payment Models.
Address risk factors to bend the cost curve in chronic care
To effectively manage the costs of care for patients with chronic conditions, healthcare organizations should look at social and behavioral factors to identify patients who could benefit from care management.
How health systems can capture consumers’ attention and loyalty
To succeed in an era of consumerism, healthcare organizations must effectively engage consumers throughout the customer life cycle.