Expediting Access to Care With Same-Day Appointments
Allegheny Health Network’s Kenyokee Crowell describes the health system’s push to implement same-day appointments in response to rising demand for convenience in scheduling.
Humana’s ‘Bold Goal’ to Tackle Social Determinants of Health
Andrew Renda, MD, explains how Humana’s Bold Goal strategy is striving to address the social determinants of health in seven communities by piloting and implementing targeted interventions.
Telehealth: An Essential Element of Practice Transformation
Tom Toperczer explains the benefits of telehealth for small medical practices.
Benchmarks Are a Starting Point, Not the Goal
Nick Vennaro makes the case for a standardized benchmarking framework as a basis for improvement.
hfm Blog Archives: January-March 2017
Catch up on all of the hfm blog posts published between January and March 2017.
Successfully Navigating the Surge in HEDIS Reviews
Greg Ford outlines three best practices insurance companies can follow as they prepare for HEDIS reviews.
Improving Satisfaction with MOON
Tim Kelly describes how following a new CMS rule can lead to higher patient satisfaction.
Preparing for MACRA Year 2: What Providers Need to Know
Sonya Bess outlines the changes coming to the MACRA Quality Payment Program in 2018.
Rethinking Care Management at the Front End
Sean Angert notes that, by re-envisioning and enhancing front-end care management, health systems can take a more comprehensive approach to address the dual challenge of assigning patients to the appropriate care setting while also preventing unnecessary visits.
An Independent Hospital Can Succeed—We Are Proving It
Lee Domanico, CEO of Marin General Hospital, explains the organization’s decision to remain independent, and the benefits that have accrued as a result.