Fishing Lessons
Providers may object when value-based savings accrue to health plans. Although those objections have merit, other factors should be considered when formulating strategy.
Turn of the Worm
Employers are proactively implementing strategies to control increasing healthcare costs.
Can We Get a National Action Plan for Patient Safety?
Bipartisan collaboration among the nation’s political leaders is required to develop an action plan for ensuring patients receive safe, high-quality care within the U.S. healthcare system.
How All Parties in Health Care Can Support Each Other
Health systems, health plans, physicians, and patients should all be willing to work together, rather than individually, to find ways to help bend the cost curve of the nation’s healthcare system.
Transforming Healthcare Analytics to Manage Costs
Healthcare providers must transform how they analyze and use data by applying today’s improved data analytics techniques if they are to meet the requirements of value-based care of improved quality and reduce costs.
Where Passion Meets Purpose: HFMA’s 2017-18 Chair Theme
Healthcare finance leaders are challenged to apply their knowledge and imaginations as stewards of their organizations to help transform health care to the benefit of patients and their families.
How to mix business and pleasure, Texas-style.
Robert Barbier pulled off more than a hat trick when his latest business venture was able to combine his love of family, football, new friends, and his beloved alma mater.
APCs: An Important Primary Care Resource for Value-Based Care
Health systems should look to advanced practice clinicians, including nurse practitioners and physician assistants, as qualified providers who can fill the gaps in primary care resulting from a declining supply of primary care physicians.
Hallmark Steering Committee Principles
One health system established clear rules of engagement and responsibilities for its steering committee charged with overseeing a performance improvement effort.
Patient Friendly Communications E-Bulletin: May 2017
In the May 2017 issue of Patient Friendly Communications you'll read a case study about award-winning patient friendly communication and best practices for securing patient data.