Healthcare leaders agree about the value of supply chain management
The main influencers in supply chain management decisions are supply chain leaders and the CFO.
Top 5 episode-analytics questions answered
As healthcare providers continue to move toward value-based care models, data and analytics will continue to play an important role. In 2017 alone, U.S. hospitals cared for over 36.5 million admissions. As this number continues to grow, providers will need to understand their patients not only as they pass through their own care journey, but…
How ‘digital transformation’ will help, hurt hospital finances
Hospitals can expect new revenue opportunities, increased near-term costs and loss of revenue to new competitors due to expanding digital technologies in healthcare, according to Moody’s Investors Service.
Slow expansion of SDOH benefits expected in 2020 MA health plans
MA health plans are expected to incrementally increase in 2020 their use of programs targeting the social determinants of health.
CareMore Health: Addressing loneliness leads to lower rates of ED, hospital use
Through a holistic program that addresses senior patients’ psychological, social and physical health, a provider is successfully treating loneliness and improving outcomes.
2 states take the lead in implementing innovative healthcare reforms
Washington and Colorado are seeking to funnel noteworthy innovations in healthcare reform, including a public option, through their Medicaid infrastructures.
Geriatric EDs improve care, reduce utilization
Main article: Innovation in action: The genesis of the geriatric ED Adults ages 65 and older account for about 18% of total emergency department (ED) visits, according to the American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP). That percentage has increased steadily in the past decade and will do so for the foreseeable future. There were 43…
Analysis: Administration’s plans on drug pricing faced recent multiple setbacks
In the face of recent, multiple setbacks on the Trump administration’s proposals for drug pricing, the administration could move aggressively forward on its anticipated International Pricing Index Model for Part B drugs proposal.
Turning conflict into collaboration: How to manage workplace disagreements
Dealing with the increased likelihood of workplace conflict, healthcare leaders can use best practices to turn conflicts into positive situations.
Analysis: Survey results show health systems prepared to take risk
Results of a recent HFMA/Navigant survey show providers are prepared to increase their level of payment risk. HFMA’s Chad Mulvany provides insight on what these results indicate.