Reinventing healthcare: The future in a technology-driven system
HFMA President and CEO Joe Fifer discusses the Association's recently submitted letter in response to ONC's request for input on price transparency initiatives.
Developing a change agenda for ambulatory care: How consumerism, private-equity investments and partnerships are redefining the market
The shift to an outpatient- and consumer-driven healthcare system requires traditional providers to strategically respond to game-changing trends.
Organizations that are changing the face of the ambulatory care market
The shift to an outpatient- and consumer-driven healthcare system requires traditional providers to strategically respond to game-changing trends.
Healthcare without walls: making the vision a reality
A healthcare policy expert describes a vision of care that relies more extensively on virtual platforms and community settings.
Why Vertical Consolidation May Be the Superior Strategy for Healthcare Mergers
Richard Rollo explains how horizontal consolidation could be a useful precursor to a new wave of vertical consolidation.
Why Vertical Consolidation May Be the Superior Strategy for Healthcare Mergers
Richard Rollo explains how horizontal consolidation could be a useful precursor to a new wave of vertical consolidation.
Strategic Financial Planning: Spring 2019
Subscribers can access the Spring 2019 issue of Strategic Financial Planning.
Aligning Executive Compensation to Strategic Priorities
As hospital boards and executives embark on transformational strategies like clinical integration and population health management, finance leaders are key in helping to set performance targets that are appropriate relative to industry-wide statistics as well as past performance.
An ‘Outside View’ Helps Achieve Return on Analytics
An “outside view” can counter biases and organizational pressures that can skew internal decision-making processes. It also provides a framework for target setting that helps define realistic expected returns.
No-Divert Policy, Strategic Growth Help Erlanger Increase Revenue by $300 Million
A strategic plan that focused on growth and expanding specialty services helped Erlanger Health System improve its balance sheet while maintaining high-quality performance. A pay-for-performance program also increased nurse productivity.