declining self pay admissions could improve U S hospital revenue streams
A review of the data for the period of 2012-14 points to a continuing decline in self pay admissions under the implementation of the Affordable Care Act (ACA), with the percentage of total admissions processed as self pay dropping to
Leveraging the Cloud for Efficiency and Savings
Healthcare organizations seeking secure, efficient access to information need look no further than the cloud.
How All Parties in Health Care Can Support Each Other
Health systems, health plans, physicians, and patients should all be willing to work together, rather than individually, to find ways to help bend the cost curve of the nation’s healthcare system.
Embedding Revenue Cycle Leaders Into Physician and Hospital Operations
Ochsner Health System, New Orleans, gained $18 million in revenue by implementing a collaboration strategy between clinical personnel and revenue cycle leaders.
Transforming Healthcare Analytics to Manage Costs
Healthcare providers must transform how they analyze and use data by applying today’s improved data analytics techniques if they are to meet the requirements of value-based care of improved quality and reduce costs.
Where Passion Meets Purpose: HFMA’s 2017-18 Chair Theme
Healthcare finance leaders are challenged to apply their knowledge and imaginations as stewards of their organizations to help transform health care to the benefit of patients and their families.
How to mix business and pleasure, Texas-style.
Robert Barbier pulled off more than a hat trick when his latest business venture was able to combine his love of family, football, new friends, and his beloved alma mater.
APCs: An Important Primary Care Resource for Value-Based Care
Health systems should look to advanced practice clinicians, including nurse practitioners and physician assistants, as qualified providers who can fill the gaps in primary care resulting from a declining supply of primary care physicians.
Hallmark Steering Committee Principles
One health system established clear rules of engagement and responsibilities for its steering committee charged with overseeing a performance improvement effort.
Hallmark In Brief
Hallmark Health System (Hallmark) is a two hospital system serving communities in the northern suburbs of Boston. It has outpatient facilities, physician practices, and community based services, including urgent care, home care, and hospice. Effective Jan. 1, 2017, Hallmark became