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How Co-Investment in HIT Can Accelerate Value-Based Care

L. Patrick James describes how providers and health plans can partner up to use health IT for value-based care.

L. Patrick James April 9, 2018

Three Factors to Consider in Developing High-Performing Ambulatory Care Networks

Craig Holm and Meredith Inniger explain how and why to address optimal service mix and configuration, innovative delivery models and approaches, and consumer orientation.

Craig Holm April 6, 2018

4 Steps for Effective and Efficient Patient Prepayment

William Todd Andros explains how hospitals and health systems can improve patient payment.

William Todd Andros April 4, 2018

Healthcare Delivery Disruption: Four Practical, Strategic Approaches

Craig Allan Ahrens and David Fairchild discuss the opportunities healthcare organizations have to employ disruption strategies.

Craig Allan Ahrens, MHA, MBA April 2, 2018

hfm Blog Archives: April-June 2018

Catch up on all of the hfm blog posts published between April and June 2018.

HFMA April 2, 2018

Independent Orthopedists: Arm’s-Length Relationships Are No Longer Enough

Michael Rovinsky and Sean Looby describe the importance of a strong relationship between healthcare organizations and their orthopedic surgeons.

Michael Rovinsky, MBA March 30, 2018

Is Health Care Ready for the Next Big Data Breach?

Doug Buan explains how adopting a “security first” mindset can help provider organizations protect patient data.

Doug Buan March 28, 2018

Reducing Bad Debt with Flexible Patient Financing Options

Steve Burr describes how healthcare organizations can improve collections by giving patients choices about how and when to pay.

Steve Burr March 26, 2018

The Benefits of Direct-to-Employer ACO Arrangements

Clifford Fullerton, president of Baylor Scott & White Quality Alliance, describes a direct-to-employer accountable care organization arrangement that is improving patient access and care quality.

Clifford Fullerton March 20, 2018

Value Initiative for IPA Performance Proves Its Worth

John Baackes, CEO of L.A. Care Health Plan, describes the plan’s approach to assessing the value of independent practice associations to ensure high-quality member service.

John Baackes March 19, 2018
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