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Managing the True Costs of Health Care: A Roadmap to Cost Analytics

The increasing costs of care are making it necessary for health systems to look at costing in innovative new ways.

Pietro Ferrara February 2, 2017

Medxcel Facilities Management: Working Smarter to Make Organizations Safer

Michael Argir, CEO and president of Medxcel Facilities Management, discusses the value and benefits of insourcing facilities-management services. 

HFMA February 2, 2017

Self-Pay Patient Financial Liability: A Hospital’s Biggest Post-Election Challenge

As a result of a repeal of the Affordable Care Act and rising self-pay responsibility among consumers, a growing number of consumers could find themselves unable to pay their portions of their healthcare bills, raising financial challenges for providers.

Jeff Goldsmith, PhD January 31, 2017

Revenue Cycle Challenges and Recommendations for 2017

A survey of CFOs and revenue cycle leaders identified the most pressing challenges surrounding revenue cycle management.

Jonathan Wiik January 31, 2017

3 Ways to Transform Pre and Point of Service Patient Payments

Automating billing processes, offering patient-friendly payment options, and developing strategic discharge processes can improve pre- and point-of service collections, while increasing patient satisfaction.

Tom Yoesle January 31, 2017

How Carolinas HealthCare System Improved Transparency and Curbed Denials

New processes and automation helped the health system cut denied dollars in half for radiology services alone.Back in 2007, leaders at Carolinas HealthCare System, Charlotte, N.C., wanted to make their pre service processes more efficient and effective. Specifically, they wanted

Laura Ramos Hegwer January 31, 2017

Using Palm Vein Technology to Accurately Identify Patients

“If a person gives five different names over a five month period, we are still able to get the correct patient medical record to the treating provider, regardless of the patient’s name,” says Kandy Swanson, BayCare Health System.When patients present

Lola Butcher January 31, 2017

Productivity Growth Remains a Key Success Factor in the New Healthcare Economy

There is little question that 2017 will be another year of unprecedented change for health care, potentially signaling another positive step toward better aligning systems to achieve the Triple Aim.

Daniel R. Verdon January 31, 2017

Video: Taking Career Risks Can Pay Off

Joanne Judge, co-chair of the Health Law Department at Stevens & Lee, talks about risks she has taken as CFO, CEO, and as a healthcare attorney and how risk-taking has benefited her career. 

HFMA January 30, 2017

Alternative Payment Model Initiatives at Banner Health

Banner Health participates in a variety of alternative payment models, including the Comprehensive Primary Care initiative, Oncology Care Model, bundled payments, and more.

Elizabeth Barker January 26, 2017
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