What Is Driving Total Cost of Care?
A recent study identifies key factors that may be influencing total cost of care in the United States and provides recommendations for addressing those factors.
Best Practices for Affiliation Agreements Between Health Systems and Universities
A well-structured affiliation agreement between university and health system partners will enable the parties to execute joint strategic priorities and advance the shared goals of the academic medical center.
Responding to a Changing Healthcare Environment
Aligning incentives among providers and exploring telehealth opportunities are two ways in which hospitals and health systems can respond and adapt to a changing environment.
Why Age Is Not Enough: A Better Approach to Equipment Replacement
By considering maintenance and other costs, hospitals and health systems can work more efficiently to replace equipment.
The Rise, Fall, and Possible Return of Variable-Rate Demand Bonds
Variable rate demand bonds, created in an inflationary environment, have waned in popularity but remain a viable credit source for hospitals and health systems.
Healthcare Capital Markets Outlook: Short-Term Opportunities Versus Long-Term Uncertainty
Although today’s healthcare capital markets support continuation of their investment strategies, hospital and health system’s current should be prepared for changes that may require a shift in focus.
Value: The Way Forward
Value-based payment won’t bend the cost curve unless healthcare organizations commit to fundamental change. Not everyone will come out whole.
Health System Integration: Prescription for Success
Health systems that are pursuing a merger or acquisition require a structured planning process to achieve full integration across the merged organizations’ clinical, administrative, and operational areas.
Reimagining Cross-Continuum Relationships
This article examines how DHG Healthcare partnered with a health system to improve care coordination for hip replacements due to fracture.
How Diversity in Executive Teams Contributes to Financial Success
Organizations with high levels of diversity and inclusion perform better on key business metrics, according to a new report and the experiences of health system leaders.