How data provides vital insight into the social determinants of health
Analytics programs that identify patients with social determinants of health can have clinical as well as financial benefits for healthcare providers.
Improving Patient Acquisition and Retention With Digital Care Coordination
By improving the patient experience from the first communication with a provider to post-discharge care, a healthcare organization can help attract and retain more patients.
Data Sharing Tips for Value-Based Payment Arrangements
Value-based contracts require that provider organizations and health plans share data and information that they may not have shared historically. Details about that data-sharing must be established in contracts.
A New Era in Healthcare Data Monetization
Technological advancements present an opportunity for healthcare organizations to monetize data.
hfm Magazine: February 2019
The February 2019 edition of hfm explores people and culture in healthcare finance, focusing on performance improvement, academic-community relationships, and care delivery.
The Origins of Blockchain and Distributed Ledger Technology
A growing variety of applications for blockchain offers an expanding range of tools designed to solve specific problems in the healthcare industry.
Innovation in Health Care—It’s Not Just an App
Innovative technology often is seen as the means for transforming health care, but what ultimately is required is innovative thinking that doesn’t rely solely on technology but also looks at ways to improve processes.
A CFO’s Guide to AI Strategy
As artificial intelligence is growing in popularity in the healthcare industry, hospitals and health systems are beginning to realize significant ROI from the technology.
hfm Magazine: January 2019
Cover Story Psychology and Behavioral Change Theory as Applied to Changing Revenue Cycle Payment Models Healthcare providers should consider a retail-like payment experience for patients. By Rajesh Voddiraju Web Exclusives Using Ambulatory Pricing Strategically to Protect and Grow Market Share An increasing regulatory focus on price transparency also is an impetus for hospitals and health…
Mercy Saves Millions in the OR Through Standardization and Automation
Surgeons from Mercy’s 41 hospitals worked with perioperative directors to reduce costly physician preference items. The health system also used an inventory management system to improve charge capture and eliminate time-wasting manual processes. Overall, Mercy has cut its supply costs by $3.6 million in 12 months.