Risk Management

Healthcare News of Note: Nurses, doctors and pharmacists rank highest in Gallup’s latest ethics poll

Although nurses, medical doctors and pharmacists recently garnered the highest ethics rankings among 18 professions in a consumer poll, each group’s ratings have fallen over the past two years. There are now at least 15 private-equity-backed management companies that own orthopedic practices across the country. A substantial reduction in the odds of 30-day use of…

Deborah Filipek January 23, 2023

Healthcare M&A: Are you prepared for the pitfalls?

Leaders of hospitals and health systems whose organizations are embarking on a merger or acquisition should be prepared to avoid the many potential pitfalls associated with such an strategic venture.

Eric C. Reese, PhD December 2, 2022

Rethinking population health management: Why successful risk-based contracting requires provider empowerment

Find out how one company hopes to solve challenges of industry shifts from fee-for-service to value-based care by reversing the long-standing narrative that population health management isn’t possible or profitable.

HFMA September 30, 2022

Healthcare News of Note: Americans have less confidence in the nation’s healthcare system

Healthcare News of Note for healthcare finance professionals is a roundup of recent news articles: Confidence in the U.S. healthcare system dips again, the median proposed health insurance premium increase for 2023 is about 10%, and improved oral care in hospitals can prevent pneumonia.

Deborah Filipek August 1, 2022

Healthcare News of Note: Amazon to acquire One Medical for about $3.9B

Healthcare News of Note for healthcare finance professionals is a roundup of recent news articles: Amazon is set to buy One Medical, the pandemic has caused a resurgence of antimicrobial-resistant infections, and major depression goes undiagnosed more often in Black and Hispanic communities.

Deborah Filipek July 25, 2022

What healthcare system leaders say about the value-based care journey

In this roundtable, executives for health plans and health systems share challenges in value-based care and the significance of moving away from fee-for-service toward value-based-care.

HFMA June 29, 2022

Federal government, American Hospital Association issue warnings and guidance about cybersecurity threats stemming from the conflict in Ukraine

The potentially heightened risk stems from the possibility both of being targeted directly and being impacted by malware that spreads from other sectors.

Nick Hut March 2, 2022

Enabling change requires organizational self-awareness

A company principal and leader breaks down successful organizational change management strategy factors, such as current culture, influencer networks and effective communication and education channels.

Jennifer Morelli January 28, 2022

Survey: Health systems push toward risk-based payment models, payer-provider partnerships

Check out the key takeaways from a survey conducted in Summer 2021 with healthcare executives, which focused on risk-based models, data issues, leaders’ concerns on hitting budgets and more.

Crystal Milazzo January 28, 2022

Healthcare News of Note: Average billed charge for complex COVID-19 hospitalizations is more than three times the allowed amount

Healthcare News of Note for healthcare finance professionals is a roundup of recent news articles: $317,810 is the average charge for a complex COVID-19 hospitalization, the pandemic has had a unique impact on people with disabilities, and transitional clinic care brings posthospitalization benefits for medically complex patients.

Deborah Filipek October 1, 2021
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