Finance and Business Strategy

Status check on Haven’s ambitious healthcare venture

The healthcare collaboration by Amazon, Berkshire Hathaway and JPMorgan Chase, announced in January 2018, has encountered challenges in the past two years that have caused it to fall short of initial expectations.

Gail R Wilensky, PhD October 1, 2020

Innovating for Minimally Invasive Care

While looking ahead to a post-COVID world, a global technology company focused on minimally invasive care developed a surgical system equipped with data analytics capabilities that can provide organizations with insights to refine robotic-assisted surgery programs.

HFMA October 1, 2020

‘Video Killed the Radio Star’: How will it impact the industry?

COVID-19 has accelerated the use of video in healthcare, but virtual interactions are not likely to completely replace in-person interactions. Nonetheless, the world of healthcare may never be the same as it was before the pandemic.

Michael M. Allen, FHFMA, CPA October 1, 2020

HFMA issues updated patient bill payment guidelines amid pandemic, public pressure

HFMA recently updated its industry guidelines on billing dispute resolution practices in response to the financial challenges of the pandemic and public pressure.

Rich Daly September 30, 2020

In a ‘setback,’ hospital margins, volumes decreased

Hospitals' financial recovery took a step backward in August, according to a monthly report.

Rich Daly September 29, 2020

How to build a resilient not-for-profit healthcare company

To build a resilient organization that can withstand adverse changes to its core business model, leaders should create a foundation for absorbing first shocks of dislocation by breaking the company into three components: an operating company, finance company and investment company.

Eric Jordahl September 28, 2020

U.S. stands at the forefront of efforts to develop a COVID-19 vaccine

Given the importance of finding a vaccine to stem the spread of COVID-19, more than 40 governments, including the U.S. federal government in a prominent role, are subsidizing the development efforts with enormous levels of funding.

Ken Perez September 28, 2020

3 contracting strategies to accelerate a COVID-19 financial recovery for providers

Having suffered significant losses due to the COVID-19 pandemic, healthcare providers require effective strategies to achieve a more equitable balance with payers, which have actually enjoyed a financial windfall as a result the pandemic.

Kathy Najarian, MHA September 28, 2020

More policymaking likely as the 2020 presidential election approaches

HFMA's Chad Mulvany says given the Trump administration’s focus on transparency, it’s possible the Transparency in Coverage final rule could be released prior to the election.

Chad Mulvany, FHFMA September 22, 2020

ED, inpatient volumes have stagnated since June, analysis finds

Hospitals’ ED and inpatient volumes have not improved since the June surge in patients following the resumption of most hospital services after COVID-19 service suspensions were lifted.

Rich Daly September 18, 2020
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