Understanding the unique demands of ambulatory care settings
Successful ambulatory care transitions require a focus on consumer-centric needs and a strong investment strategy, according to a workshop presented at HFMA’s 2019 Annual Conference.
Marcus Whitney says it’s time healthcare leaders embrace disruption
Industry disruption presents opportunities for established healthcare organizations to partner with emerging companies. For that to happen, the entrepreneur says, leaders need to find the right mindset.
Analysis: Effect of expansion of pre-tax accounts for employees to purchase insurance
HFMA's Chad Mulvany shares the possible impact of a proposed rule that allows employers to make pre-tax contributions for employees to purchase individual coverage starting in 2020.
Analysis: No surprise, legislators split on surprise-bill draft legislation
The House Energy and Commerce Health Subcommittee was split on how to pay providers in the No Surprises bill draft discussed during a legislative hearing June 12.
Opportunities and strategies for improving pharmacy financial performance
A roundtable of senior healthcare financial and pharmaceutical leaders that covers challenges and strategies for improving pharmacy financial performance.
Analysis: UHC calls out price variation for commodity services
Why health systems and providers need to prepare for potential changes by either Congress or employers, which could be triggered by recently published reports on the price differentials for healthcare procedures and services.
Marcus Whitney on how healthcare finance leaders can turn headwinds into tailwinds
Marcus Whitney says healthcare finance leaders can thrive amid structural challenges by being adaptable and willing to embrace change.
Analysis: What’s most important to healthcare consumers
The latest Beryl Institute findings on consumer perspective indicate that failure to invest in the patient experience could cost potential customers.
How physician-finance partnerships pave the way to higher-value care
Physician leaders and finance leaders can use their respective strengths to complement each other and help each other thrive in a value-based environment.
Whitney’s steps to future-proofing your organization
Become a learning organization Learning organizations are constantly assessing information and determining what the next action should be. “This is not necessarily a core competency that I have found in my engagement with the healthcare industry, but it is what the tech titans inherently do,” Whitney says. “It is built into their DNA.” Establish a vision,…