Finance and Business Strategy

Healthcare Leaders: Be Molders−Not Seekers

For healthcare leaders, the effort to promote enhanced value should involve not just to searching for consensus but actively molding it.

Carol A. Friesen, FHFMA, MPH October 2, 2017

Transforming Medical Practices: Benefits of a Patient-Centric Approach

A medical practice’s strategy for success in today’s consumer-centric healthcare environment should be focused on reducing waste and addressing patients’ chief concerns at every point of contact with the practice.

Mark Sidote October 2, 2017

Strategies for Successful Value-Based Partnerships

The Executive Experience session at HFMA’s ANI 2017 brought together leaders from finance, clinical medicine, and health plans to explore ways to partner in value-based care initiatives.

HFMA October 2, 2017

Integrating Healthcare Revenue and Operating Models to Create a Sustainable Future

As the first step in any initiative, the analysis and strategy development for adopting a new revenue model is key to the success of implementation.

Christopher J. Kalkhof October 2, 2017

Assessing SNF Providers by Overall Quality Rating

An analysis of skilled nursing facilities looking at their CMS star ratings identified trends favorable to not-for-profit SNFs. 

William Shoemaker October 2, 2017

Fight Consumerism Fatigue

Consumerism may be slipping lower on healthcare leaders’ priority lists. Although it may not seem urgent, it’s more important than ever. Here’s why.

Joseph J. Fifer, FHFMA, CPA October 2, 2017

How to Revisit Private Placement Debt

Hospitals should reassess the private placement debt they accrued in the recent constrained lending market to determine their best options now that the market has loosened. 

Kelly Arduino October 2, 2017

Contemplating the Personal Side of Healthcare Integration

When considering a merger or affiliation, healthcare leaders can examine the proposal from a personal vantage point, as if the discussions of the transaction were a dialogue between individuals.

Keith D. Moore, MCP October 2, 2017

A Physician’s Guide to Financial Management Basics

Being able to analyze an income statement can help physician leaders identify what actions to take when variances occur. Similarly, knowing how to make a business case can help physician leaders secure staff or equipment they may need for a particular initiative.

Laura Ramos Hegwer September 28, 2017

Select Healthcare Financial Management Terms

Break even Analysis (BE) Technique for calculating the volume required for a specific service where expenses equal revenue generated. Charges (Gross Charges) Billed amount

HFMA September 28, 2017
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