Broad trends are driving the imperative for hospitals to revisit cardiac care
A number of factors have contributed to declining revenue growth for hospitals' cardiac catheterization labs in recent years.
Hospital payment cuts fund state public-option plans
States are using hospital rate cuts as a key building block to support a growing number of public-option health plans.
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.
Analysis: Initial thoughts on the President’s recent Medicare executive order
A review and insight on several key points in the President’s Medicare executive order issued Oct. 3.
3 features that distinguish BCPI-A from its predecessor
There are three primary ways in which the Bundled Payments for Care Improvement Advanced (BCPI-A) differs from the original BPCI model.
5 actions leaders can implement for success
Leaders of health systems should take five actions to help their organizations achieve success under Medicare value-based payment arrangements.
Analysis: Wage index changes in the IPPS Final Rule
A review of why a couple of the key changes to the CMS FY2020 IPPS Rule may not bring the desired results.
October 2019: Developments and trends shaping healthcare finance
News Watch: News stories about recent developments and trends shaping healthcare finance in the United States.
3 starter steps for health systems pursuing value-based contracts
A health system's ability to succeed under any of the new Medicare value-based payment programs will depend on how effectively it meets 3 strategic imperatives for effective performance in risk contracts.
Medicare advisers meeting among next week’s key industry events
Healthcare finance policy events for the week of Sept. 30.