Healthcare Business Trends

Syntellis: A trusted leader for software, data and analytics

A leading healthcare software, data and analytics company talks about how its solutions provide actionable insights that help healthcare leaders address challenges and enable greater agility.

HFMA August 31, 2022

Paul Keckley: 4 implications of the post-pandemic U.S. economy for healthcare

Reports about the state of the U.S. economy after the first six months of 2022 warn of a slowdown in the post-pandemic recovery. Healthcare provider organizations should prepare for four factors related to this slowdown that will shape healthcare's future.

Paul H. Keckley, PhD August 31, 2022

Gail Wilensky: Achieving health equity in the U.S. requires a preventive approach

Social determinants of health (SDoH) present a severe challenge for our nation by perpetuating inequities both in access to care and in the quality-of-the outcomes of care. Although interventions that address the challenges posed by SDoH are helpful throughout a person’s life, they can be most helpful if they occur early on, with a focus on enhancing early childhood education and food security.

Gail R Wilensky, PhD August 31, 2022

Hospital financial metrics took another downturn in July, new report finds

The negative financial performance in July offset moderate gains during the previous few months, according to Kaufman Hall’s monthly report.

Nick Hut August 30, 2022

ElevatePFS delivers exceptional, patient-focused revenue cycle management services

Are you a provider dealing with government regulations, recovering from the COVID-19 pandemic, and adapting to technological advancements? Find out how to alleviate stress while navigating the complex revenue cycle challenges, while also delivering a positive patient experience.

HFMA August 30, 2022

HFMA’s virtual revenue cycle and price transparency series focuses on helping health systems re-engage consumers and improve financial performance

Beginning March 1, healthcare finance professionals can participate in several educational sessions and peer-to-peer discussions by enrolling in HFMA's virtual revenue cycle and price transparency workshop.

Deborah Filipek August 26, 2022

Healthcare executive compensation is on the upswing in 2022, new report finds

Healthcare labor trends are boosting compensation for hospital and health system executives, according to a new report.

Nick Hut August 25, 2022

Financial and operational challenges still hamper hospitals 2.5 years into the pandemic

Even as much of society takes steps toward pre-pandemic normalcy, hospitals continue to struggle under the weight of the last two and a half years.

Nick Hut August 24, 2022

Landmark law to curb drug prices in Medicare has potential, but implementation will be key

Newly signed legislation gives Medicare authority to negotiate the prices of certain high-cost drugs with manufacturers.

Nick Hut August 22, 2022

How healthcare organizations can take the lead in the nation’s quest to improve health equity

Improving health equity in the United States is a challenge that is beyond the ability of the healthcare to meet on its own. But many of the ways our healthcare system currently operates exacerbate health inequity — and that is a problem we can cure.

Richard Jackson August 16, 2022
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