Amid lagging hospital risk taking, value-based payment advocates try to woo CFOs
Hospital CFOs are seen by others in healthcare as the key to spurring organizations and the industry at large to move from fee for service to risk-based payment models.
How a ‘mini-Optum’ saved $85 million in three years by emphasizing primary care
A Texas clinically integrated network has used a primary care physician-focused approach to lower healthcare spending by $85 million over three years.
Healthcare’s future depends on attracting and retaining creative minds
To attract creative minds who can solve some of the most pressing problems, healthcare needs to brand itself as a stimulating industry in which to work.
Oct. 19-25: CMMI leader to address value-based care executives
Healthcare finance policy events for the week of Oct. 21 include an address from a CMMI executive, HFMA webinars and a deadline for comments on advance beneficiary notices.
Oct. 13-18: Multiple national gatherings among key upcoming healthcare events
Key events include an HFMA webinar, national healthcare provider meetings and a House hearing on healthcare affordability.
Analysis: Walmart’s Sam’s Club unveils discount healthcare pilot program
A review of the Walmart Sam’s Club discount healthcare pilot program in three states and how the insight the company gleans about utilization and customer preferences will inform its health clinic concept pilot.
The value journey, disrupted
By placing consumers at the center of their business models, new competitors have redrawn the roadmap to value. Health systems that fail to realign themselves around consumer needs will find their journey to value not only disrupted but also headed down the wrong path.
Oct. 7-11: CMS listening session for hospitals among key industry events
Healthcare finance policy events for the week of Oct. 7.
Why re-evaluating past decisions can save health systems big money
Healthcare Innovation: A comprehensive look at past initiatives can help make way for true innovation.
Analysis: Implications for providers as Amazon offers its employees access to a virtual clinic
A review of what Amazon’s launch of a virtual health clinic for its employees may mean for providers.