Analysis: Another week, another draft surprise bill legislative proposal
HFMA’s Chad Mulvany reviews why the Health, Education, Labor and Pensions committee’s cost-reduction bill released last week misses an opportunity to accelerate the spread of Alternative Payment Models.
Address risk factors to bend the cost curve in chronic care
To effectively manage the costs of care for patients with chronic conditions, healthcare organizations should look at social and behavioral factors to identify patients who could benefit from care management.
How health systems can capture consumers’ attention and loyalty
To succeed in an era of consumerism, healthcare organizations must effectively engage consumers throughout the customer life cycle.
Developing a change agenda for ambulatory care: How consumerism, private-equity investments and partnerships are redefining the market
The shift to an outpatient- and consumer-driven healthcare system requires traditional providers to strategically respond to game-changing trends.
Analysis: How private purchasers can help control healthcare costs
HFMA’s Chad Mulvany reviews results of a recent West Health and Gallup Poll survey of public opinion related to healthcare costs.
FTC commissioner: Agency to continue ‘aggressive enforcement’ of hospital deals
A leader of federal antitrust enforcement touted a continuation of “aggressive” enforcement against hospital deals, even as the share of independent hospitals shrank to a historic low.
Revenue integrity: an evolving function for hospitals and health systems
Hospitals and health systems require a revenue integrity function to best manage revenue cycle processes in today’s healthcare environment.
Where health systems are finding areas for innovation
Health systems have found some effective innovations to improve productivity, outcomes and consumerism.
Organizations that are changing the face of the ambulatory care market
The shift to an outpatient- and consumer-driven healthcare system requires traditional providers to strategically respond to game-changing trends.
Specialty practices use predictive analytics to enhance value-based care
Specialty physician practices embarking on value-based care initiatives should start by expanding their ability to collect and synchronize data.