Healthcare Business Trends

Revolutionary Medicine: Can Less Sometimes Be More?

The Cuban health system, although challenged by economic issues, has some important lessons to offer the United States when it comes to population health management.

Aamer Mumtaz March 9, 2018

Increasing Consumer Engagement and Empowerment to Drive Value in Health Care

Trends toward increased consumer cost-sharing, consumer engagement, and calls for transparency have significant implications for U.S. hospitals. 

Lia Winfield, PhD March 1, 2018

ALOS Analysis Reveals Significant Regional Variances

An analysis of average length of stay looking at U.S. hospitals identified noteworthy variation among states within each of four regions.

HFMA March 1, 2018

What the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act Means for Health Care

The Tax Cuts and Jobs act will affect health care in various ways.

Ken Perez March 1, 2018

The “Disruptors” Move Into Health Care

Healthcare joint ventures involving U.S. corporations, such as one announced by Amazon, Berkshire Hathaway, JPMorgan Chase, could significantly disrupt the nation's healthcare system.

Gail R Wilensky, PhD March 1, 2018

Recent Trends in Healthcare Philanthropy and Foundations: Implications From Activities in New York for the Nation

A study of foundation strategies of hospitals in New York State aimed at promoting philanthropy yielded insights for foundation activities of all U.S. hospitals. 

Walter J. Dillingham, Jr. March 1, 2018

Chinese Investment: An Opportunity for U.S. Healthcare Organizations

With a growing middle class and a desire for improved healthcare services, China is becoming a key investor in U.S. healthcare organizations, with the goal of bringing some of their practices and services back home.

HFMA February 23, 2018

Addressing Social Determinants of Health

Recognizing that hunger, housing instability, and other problems make it difficult for people to get and stay healthy, ProMedica is transforming its care delivery model and making substantial investments. The health system is starting with a $50 million initiative to research and address social determinants of health in the communities it serves.

Lola Butcher February 23, 2018

The Future of Healthcare Organizations Depends on Managing Medicare Costs

A healthcare thought leader explains the current Medicare payment system challenges and how CFOs can offset future Medicare cuts through cost containment.

HFMA February 15, 2018

Screening 1 Million Patients a Year for Social Needs

ProMedica is screening its patients to identify hunger, housing instability, and other social determinants of health. Completed patient questionnaires immediately flow into the electronic health record so providers have access to the information when medical appointments begin. 

Lola Butcher February 13, 2018
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