How Hospital CFOs Can Work More Effectively With Their Boards of Directors
CFOs can take five steps to encourage strong board relations and governance.
Acting on the Signs and Solutions of Financial Distress
Hospitals and health systems will find the solutions to financial distress more palatable if they recognize the warning signs early and act appropriately to address them.
Finding Success in the Physician Feedback Program/Value-Based Modifier
By taking certain steps, physician practices can make the most of CMS’s quality outcome feedback and payment program.
Should Your Health System Sponsor a Health Plan?
Hospitals and health systems considering sponsoring a health plan must first decide whether they can balance cost and quality before looking at tradeoffs between revenues and the attractiveness of premiums.
How CHRISTUS Health Supports Exchange Enrollment
CHRISTUS Health appoints regional executives who work with coalition partners to reach market-specific health insurance exchange enrollment goals.
Negotiating Tips for ACO Contracting
Successful payer negotiations to launch commercial ACOs will depend on careful preparation and understanding of hospitals’ capabilities, says George Wojtal.
Cash Recovery: How Richmond University Medical Center Repaired 6 Areas to Boost A/R
Richmond University Medical Center increased revenue by $19 million over a three-year period by improving preauthorization and registration flow and developing committees to work with payers, among other strategies.
New-Era Planning Analytics: Assessing Population Health Management Market Opportunity
Planning analytics allow organizations to determine the optimal timing for moving to population health management and value-based arrangements.
Concerns Raised Over Changes to 340B Program
As healthcare stakeholders await expected 340B Drug Pricing Program changes, Henry Ford Health System shares how it structures its related compliance efforts.
Geisinger’s Money Back Guarantee Targets Patient Experience
By offering a money-back guarantee for service, Geisinger Health System hopes to learn how to achieve 100 percent patient satisfaction.