Healthcare Cost Containment: October 2019
The October issue features articles on addressing the SDOH impact on readmissions, valuating the cost benefit of medical technology, reducing healthcare-associated infections and assessing clinical costs.
Understanding physician costs is the first step in clinical cost transformation
Costs associated with the physician enterprise are a significant driver of patient care costs and service line profitability. Health systems’ need for accurate and trusted physician cost data has only intensified.
Healthcare Cost Containment: August 2019
Read the contents of the August issue of HFMA’s Healthcare Cost Containment newsletter. Access a PDF of the issue. Care process redesign Why behavioral health should be part of a holistic healthcare approach Jeremiah Reuter The dual risk of physician and mental health conditions often compound the cost of care. In fact, people with a…
Care coordination can reduce $89 billion behavioral health cost impact
Lack of access to mental health services results in patients with psychiatric service needs relying on ED visits, which can range from $1,198 to $2,264.
5 guidelines for controlling contracted dining service costs while maintaining quality
Keeping an eye on labor costs, contractual concessions and diner reviews allows hospitals and health systems to offer high-quality patient, visitor and staff experience at efficient pricing.
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.
SDOH initiative reduces readmission penalties in one year
One major factor in McLaren Port Huron’s readmission rate reduction is the organization’s emphasis on identifying and addressing patient social determinants of health. The focus is on educating patients and involving them in their healthcare plan.
The 4 Cs of social determinants of health
Community resources and patient screening are important elements in an SDOH program.
Patients, employees and technology lead revenue cycle transformation
From our sponsor, Parallon Revenue cycle is an intricate balance of delivering an exceptional experience that patients demand, while preserving the financial integrity that drives success. What better way to remain in a state of equilibrium than breaking away from antiquated workflows and processes and updating your infrastructure to ensure you exceed expectations on all fronts. The modern…
What exactly is robotic process automation?
Today’s robots can be governed by business logic, structured inputs and artificial intelligence to manage complex processes and apply decision-making abilities.