Before pursuing a healthcare merger, you need to understand the process
The drivers of today’s mergers and acquisitions differ significantly from what was driving M&A activity 20 years ago, says Anu Singh, managing director with Kaufman, Hall & Associates LLC. Read Singh’s insights into the key factors that will determine the M&A success in the post-COVID-19 world.
3 questions with Katie Gilfillan: Why it’s time for the healthcare industry to address cost effectiveness of health
HFMA’s director of professional practice and clinical relationships discusses the importance of the Association’s Cost Effectiveness of Health event.
Health system leaders state their case for prolonging the moratorium on the Medicare payment sequester
Hospitals and health systems urgently need Congress to extend the freeze on the 2% Medicare payment sequester, industry leaders said.
Health system leaders share top approaches for success under value-based payment
Three health system executives discuss the key factors that have contributed to their organizations’ long-standing success with value-based payment models.
Rising risk due to COVID-19 requires a nimble response from health systems
The factors that define risk in healthcare have markedly changed with the pandemic, creating a need for healthcare executives to evaluate and update existing strategies and operations to address emerging areas of risk that previously had not commanded their attention.
Healthcare News of Note: Hospitals await disbursement of remaining COVID-19 relief funds
Healthcare News of Note for healthcare finance professionals is a roundup of recent news articles, including hospitals waiting on COVID-19 relief funds, HHS postponing implementation of the SUNSET rule and confirmation of a new HHS assistant secretary for health who is the first openly transgender person to be confirmed for a position by the Senate.
Financial Sustainability Report: February 2021
The February Financial Sustainability Report, sponsored by Kaufman Hall, explores emerging issues pertaining to physicians, including physician compensation and payment for services. It also includes insight into the impact of denials on value-based payment.
Alpha Health: Using machine learning to create fully autonomous revenue cycle operations
A revenue cycle technology company talks about how machine learning and other modern automation techniques can help healthcare organizations increase revenue, boost productivity and be more agile in the face of unexpected business volatility.
Healthcare News of Note: Greater protections for healthcare workers are under consideration
Healthcare News of Note for healthcare finance professionals is a roundup of recent news articles, including greater protections for healthcare workers, ECRI’s top 10 patient safety concerns and the lack of prioritization of the medically vulnerable for COVID-19 vaccination.
What healthcare stakeholders should know about the new COVID-19 relief legislation
New COVID-19 relief legislation includes funding for rural hospitals, provisions to increase the affordability of health insurance and more items of note for healthcare providers.