The CFO’s Role in Innovation
Setting aside less than one percent of operating revenue for innovative projects can help organizations improve patient services and advance the Triple Aim. “The high performers in innovation are not necessarily the high percentage investors,” says Adam Ward, an innovation consultant.
Forum Networking Webinar: Consumerism in Healthcare: Rising Expectations
During this Forum-exclusive networking webinar, attendees will participate in an interactive discussion about the fundamental elements of financial experience that every healthcare organization should master.
Rethinking Revenue Cycle Management
Fully managed revenue cycle functions present challenges and opportunities. When successful, they better align with an organization’s clinical and financial goals.
Ask the Experts: Up-Front Reserves
What is the industrywide uncollectable percentage for accounts receivable that hospitals can set aside as up-front reserves?
Hospital Q3 Deals Active, But Off Recent Highs
Nov. 6—Hospital mergers and acquisitions (M&A) continued to set an aggressive pace in the third quarter of 2018, according to several tracking firms. However, the rate of deals was not this year’s fastest.
Closing the Gaps in Health Technology
Kent Ritter describes how technology can help provide a better patient experience.
Hospitals Hit By 340B and Site-Neutral Medicare Cuts in New Rule
Nov. 5—Medicare pay cuts included in a new payment rule will affect the federal discount drug program and off-campus provider-based departments (PBDs).
Engaging Physicians in Strategic Decision Making
Physicians need structured opportunities to offer feedback to organizational leaders. One Missouri hospital has created several forums that give physician leaders regular access to the president and CEO to promote greater collaboration and transparency.
Successful Healthcare Financial Management Requires Imagination and a Solid Plan
Although many healthcare finance leaders may feel that strategic planning is second nature to them, they can benefit from routinely revisiting the process to learn from the experiences of others and to ensure that are taking all the steps that are necessary for success.
Improving Your Odds for Successful M&A
Although access to technology provides a strong draw in merger and acquisition activity, concerns remain regarding culture fit and high valuation multiples. As always, let the buyer beware.