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Opportunities and strategies for improving pharmacy financial performance

A roundtable of senior healthcare financial and pharmaceutical leaders that covers challenges and strategies for improving pharmacy financial performance.

HFMA June 18, 2019

Using artificial intelligence to improve revenue cycle operations

In God we trust; all others must bring data                                 — W. Edwards Deming The ability to use the data aggregated throughout the revenue cycle is critical to proactive issue resolution, project prioritization, estimation of financial impact of revenue cycle initiatives and forecasting. However, data analysis at each stage of the revenue cycle is dependent on…

HFMA June 17, 2019

Bridging the gap between finance and clinical data

A Mount Sinai emergency department physician’s work with data analytics demonstrates how bringing together clinical and revenue cycle information can bridge gaps and solve payment problems.

HFMA June 17, 2019

HFMA’s Annual Conference helps leaders reimagine the future of healthcare

The conference offers customized cohort sessions and keynote speakers focused on innovation.

HFMA June 13, 2019

Ask the Experts: SSI percentage and eligibility

Rolling averages are one way to benchmark patient SSI eligibility percentages.

HFMA June 11, 2019

Ask the Experts: Contract performance

My organization recently transitioned to its first Ambulatory Payment Classifications (APC)/DRG-based contract with a commercial plan. We are struggling with determining how to monitor the contract’s performance and, in particular, with the primary focus on the APC payment. Are there recommended key performance indicators (KPIs) used to track this performance?  Answer: It is likely that your organization…

HFMA June 11, 2019

Daring to move

It was the spirit of his HFMA National Chair theme, “Dare You  2 Move,” that that led OSF HealthCare CFO Michael Allen, FHFMA, CPA, to his leadership position in healthcare. And it also was what led him to find himself onstage at The Red Barn.  “I had been playing guitar and writing songs for about 10…

HFMA June 10, 2019

Cracking the Code on Physician Practice Performance

In this article, Premier discusses how it works with medical groups and health systems to better leverage business intelligence to identify and seize performance improvement opportunities.

HFMA June 5, 2019

Peer Review Spotlight: SEI

In this article, SEI discusses how its OCIO services help healthcare organizations navigate the biggest challenges in healthcare.

HFMA June 5, 2019

20th Anniversary Citi Not-for-Profit Healthcare Investor Conference

HFMA features various content from Citi's 20th Not-for-Profit Healthcare Investor Conference held May 21-23, 2019, in New York.

HFMA June 5, 2019