3 Ways Physician-Owned Models Can Drive Engagement and Value
Surveys show that a culture change frequently is needed to enable improving quality of care and reducing costs. A case study illustrates how this worked for the Holson Medical Group.
HealthTrust: Solving Workforce Management Challenges
Two of HealthTrust’s senior leaders talk about strategies for optimizing the hospital workforce to improve productivity and reduce waste.
Just How Different Is the Healthcare Market?
Healthcare stakeholders should start treating consumers in the same manner as other industries that operate more like free markets, writes Joseph J. Fifer, president and CEO, HFMA.
The 5 Lenses of Leadership Communication
By instilling clarity, respect, candor, focus, and presence in their interactions, leaders can ensure their communications are positive and productive, writes consultant and author John Gies.
5 Pitfalls to Avoid When Considering Security Staff Benchmarks
Clyde Hewitt presents areas of concern when determining appropriate staffing for information security.
Collaborating With Your CEO
CEOs want CFOs who can think strategically, not just operationally. Today's CFOs should have an eye toward advancing clinical quality, patient satisfaction, employee engagement, and financial stability goals.
Health Systems Share ‘Pearls of Innovation’
A recent investor conference featured presentations by 27 tax-exempt health systems. Common threads include quality and safety and consumer focus.
Health Systems Present at Investor Conference
Investors, bankers, and rating agencies learned about the priorities of 27 health systems during a recent healthcare investor conference.
Ask the Experts: Defined Contribution Plan Policies
I am looking for a sample policy on current defined contribution plans based on ERISA and Department of Labor requirements.
5 Keys to Successful Performance Improvement
Bold moves, leadership, and constituent engagement are key to performance improvement initiatives.