Using Predictive Analytics to Align ED Staffing Resources With Patient Demand
A data analysis provided the basis for developing an emergency department staffing model that more precisely accounted for day-to-day variations in volume of patient visits.
The Increasing Importance of Strategic Capital Planning
Strategic capital planning can provide certainty amid a time of a large number of unknown external variables.
Price Variation 101
Price variation has been a hot topic in healthcare industry circles but most consumers are unaware that healthcare prices vary.
The (Non-financial) Benefits of Reducing Unnecessary Lab Testing
Quality improvement projects that focus on more efficient management of resources may improve patient satisfaction and result in modest cost savings.
Telebehavioral Health: The ROI for Long-Term Care
To understand the financial impact of telebehavioral health services in long-term care facilities, a study compared the financial performance of facilities with telehealth services with that of facilities without such services.
Overcoming Common Obstacles of Transitioning to Electronic Insurer-to-Provider Payments
A Pennsylvania health plan worked with providers to implement electronic payments and eliminate the issues of paper checks.
Safeguarding Electronic Protected Health Information: A Non-Techie Guide for Healthcare Leaders
Cybersecurity remains one of the biggest risks in health care yet is grossly underfunded by many healthcare organizations.
It Takes a Multifaceted Approach
Premier Inc. partners with health systems to improve how specialty pharmacy patients are managed across the continuum, enabling collaboration while driving improvement in cost and quality outcomes.
Trendsetter: Re-envisioning Patient Identification
This article discusses how Imprivata is transforming the patient identification process, leveraging next-generation biometric solutions to ensure accuracy and improve efficiency.
Ensemble Health Partners: Driving Revenue Cycle Innovation
Judson Ivy, president of Ensemble Health Partners, discusses the value of revenue cycle outsourcing and the importance of selecting the right partner.