Have Hospitals Done Enough to Reduce Costs?
John Johnston describes the need for a meaningful, long-term plan to cut costs.
Telemedicine at SNF Improves Care, Reduces Readmissions
Howard Guzik, MD, explains how the Northwell Health Stern Family Center for Rehabilitation uses telemedicine to reduce hospital readmissions.
Physician Recruiting Challenges in Army Medicine, and the Takeaways for All Health
Dustin Mullins describes the unique recruitment challenges experienced by Army clinics.
Choosing the Right Path Forward for Value-Based Care
Thomas Schenk, MD, of BlueCross BlueShield of Western New York describes the health plan’s approach to supporting primary care physicians with a capitated payment system that accounts for local-market characteristics.
The Principles, Behaviors, and Systems Necessary to Build a Culture of Excellence
John Toussaint describes building the foundation for a culture of excellence in a healthcare organization.
Cost-Effective Use of IT Help Desk Spending
Dan O’Connor describes how a dedicated IT help desk can contribute to cost savings.
The Advantages of Change in Pharmaceutical Management
Robert Miller suggests improvements for supply chain management in hospital pharmacies.
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.
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.
4 Steps for Effective and Efficient Patient Prepayment
William Todd Andros explains how hospitals and health systems can improve patient payment.