hfm Magazine: May 2017
hfm Magazine: May 2017
Five Strategies for Building Effective Post-Acute Partnerships
This action brief outlines the benefits of a well-designed partnership between a hospital and post-acute provider and shares the key steps involved in building one.
Acquisition Financing Vehicles
Partnerships between hospitals and skilled nursing facilities are proving helpful as healthcare organizations seek success in a value-based system.
Case Example: A Large Medical Group Transitions to Value
The transition to value makes it necessary for healthcare organizations to find new ways to adapt to change.
Where’s the Risk
The secret to success under value based payments is an organization’s ability to identify and stratify risk. Risk falls into four basic categories Financial risk—managing with less revenue than in the pastQuality related risk—meeting requirements for qualityClinical risk—achieving agreed upon
How the AHCA’s Failure Could Rekindle the Lost Art of Compromise in Washington
With stalled efforts on both sides of the aisle, it may be time for Democrat and Republican leaders to come together on healthcare legislation.
Tying Together Acute and Post-Acute Care—Formally Versus Informally
Partnerships between hospitals and skilled nursing facilities are proving helpful as healthcare organizations seek success in a value-based system.
Preparing for Value-Based Payment: Fundamental Change That Encompasses the Revenue Cycle
The transition to value makes it necessary for healthcare organizations to find new ways to adapt to change.
How Allina Health Used Data to Improve Quality and Reduce Cost
Data can be the key to improving financial performance while maintaining patient satisfaction.
Time for a Medicare Check-Up
A “Medicare check-up” can ensure a hospital is complying with regulations and maximizing revenue opportunities.