Read the contents of the December issue of HFMA’s Healthcare Cost Containment newsletter.
Health information technology
Houston Methodist saves $15.5 million by sharing actionable cost data
Laura Hegwer
Finance leaders at Houston Methodist are true partners with clinicians, the hospital’s chief medical information officer said. They help validate the cost savings achieved through clinicians’ work to reduce variation.
Costing and managerial accounting
A look into the cost-accounting systems of the future
John Gragg
Access to real-time data allows healthcare leaders to act on the activities that need immediate attention before they escalate to more serious problems.
Staff development
Going digital in 3 areas avoids nurse burnout and improves retention
Will Eadie
Using digital tools in key areas of any healthcare organization helps avoid burnout and retain nurses and other clinicians.
Patient experience
How texting taps into better patient communications and savings opportunities
Brandon Daniell
The almost universal use of cell phones opens up the convenience and benefits of texting as a means of patient communication.
Performance improvement
Cost transformation requires accountability
From our Sponsor, Kaufman Hall
Incumbent providers will be put to the test as the healthcare business model shifts to a price-competitive, retail-focused market. All stakeholders within the organization must understand what is at stake and their responsibilities for achieving results.
Clinical costs
Advanced practice providers optimize efficiency and improve financial performance
Zachary Hartsell, MHA, PA-C; Mark Rumans, MD, MMM; Julie Bowman, MSN, RN; and Jared T. Muenzer, MD, MBA
Phoenix Children’s Hospital optimizes its advanced practice provider staff to ensure clinicians are working at the top of licenses, improving productivity and cost efficiency.
Healthcare Costs at a Glance
Individual spending on healthcare was $10,000 in 2017
Healthcare spending in 2017 grew at a similar pace to the 2008-13 timeframe, which was just prior to coverage expansion.
Read the contents of the December issue of HFMA’s Healthcare Cost Containment newsletter.
Health information technology
Houston Methodist saves $15.5 million by sharing actionable cost data
Laura Hegwer
Finance leaders at Houston Methodist are true partners with clinicians, the hospital’s chief medical information officer said. They help validate the cost savings achieved through clinicians’ work to reduce variation.
Costing and managerial accounting
A look into the cost-accounting systems of the future
John Gragg
Access to real-time data allows healthcare leaders to act on the activities that need immediate attention before they escalate to more serious problems.
Staff development
Going digital in 3 areas avoids nurse burnout and improves retention
Will Eadie
Using digital tools in key areas of any healthcare organization helps avoid burnout and retain nurses and other clinicians.
Patient experience
How texting taps into better patient communications and savings opportunities
Brandon Daniell
The almost universal use of cell phones opens up the convenience and benefits of texting as a means of patient communication.
Performance improvement
Cost transformation requires accountability
From our Sponsor, Kaufman Hall
Incumbent providers will be put to the test as the healthcare business model shifts to a price-competitive, retail-focused market. All stakeholders within the organization must understand what is at stake and their responsibilities for achieving results.
Clinical costs
Advanced practice providers optimize efficiency and improve financial performance
Zachary Hartsell, MHA, PA-C; Mark Rumans, MD, MMM; Julie Bowman, MSN, RN; and Jared T. Muenzer, MD, MBA
Phoenix Children’s Hospital optimizes its advanced practice provider staff to ensure clinicians are working at the top of licenses, improving productivity and cost efficiency.
Healthcare Costs at a Glance
Individual spending on healthcare was $10,000 in 2017
Healthcare spending in 2017 grew at a similar pace to the 2008-13 timeframe, which was just prior to coverage expansion.
