Partnership opportunities may help manage evolving dynamics in radiology and imaging
The evolving dynamics in the radiology and imaging arena are requiring health systems to rethink their imaging strategy. Consider the following trends. Growth in the overall radiology market is expected to continue. Key drivers include a growing and aging population, increasing disease prevalence, a shift in the perception of diagnostic imaging as core to preventative…
Despite significant challenges, there’s value in hospital mergers
It is no secret that hospitals today are facing severe economic pressures. Most are caught between a rock and a hard place — depending on government programs for half or more of their revenue with the rest coming from highly concentrated private insurers. Meanwhile, hospitals face concentrated factor markets controlled by monopoly health system unions,…
David Johnson: RFK Jr. will focus on ‘Getting America healthy again’ — and maybe it’s possible
On Aug. 23, 2024, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. suspended his 14-month campaign for the U.S. presidency. Kennedy began his campaign as a Democrat in April 2023 but left the Democratic Party that October. Kennedy’s grassroots volunteers then collected over a million signatures to place his name on the ballot in more than 30 states as…
Generative AI for healthcare – where to start?
In this new guide, explore five key areas every healthcare organization should consider when developing a generative AI strategy and assessing potential vendors’ solutions.
The invisible costs of cancer treatment
Dr. Kamal Golla is back on the podcast this week discussing the financial considerations for patients and their care team after a cancer diagnosis.
Tribal health challenges provide lessons for healthcare organizations
Laura Osborne and John Reeves discuss the unique challenges of tribal health and what other healthcare organizations can learn from their experiences.
Create more accurate cost reports faster with BESLER’s Easy Work Papers
A cost report is a critical reimbursement tool, but as much as 80% of it is repetitive. Check out this solution that is designed to help hospitals automatically complete the areas that repeat, so their staff has more time to focus on areas that have a real impact on the hospital’s revenue.
Scrutiny in the Steward Health Care scandal
Nick Hut and Shawn Stack discuss the continuing bankruptcy proceedings of Steward Health Care and refusal of system CEO Ralph de la Torre to testify before the Senate.
Healthcare Finance Trends for 2024
This new report mines Commerce Bank’s ongoing industry research to update the analysis and inform current planning.
Research Conducted by HFMA
This collection of partnered research covers a broad range of healthcare finance topics. Some of which are: finance and business strategy, leadership, revenue cycle management, technology and operations.