House Calls for Frail, Elderly Patients Enhance Value
House calls for frail, elderly patients have not gained traction under fee for service but could be a vital component of value-based care.
Early Physician Involvement Vital in Advanced Care Delivery Models
When a healthcare organization plans to implement an advanced care delivery model, early physician involvement is key because of the role that physicians play in many parts of the operation.
EY Leader: Executive Experience Session Showcases Potential for Collaboration
Executive Experience attendees at HFMA’s ANI 2017 provided input on four vital issues that need to be addressed when seeking to establish value-based partnerships.
Attendee Feedback: How to Develop Value-Based Partnerships
Executive Experience attendees at HFMA’s ANI 2017 provided input on four vital issues that need to be addressed when seeking to establish value-based partnerships.
Using Artificial Intelligence to Reduce Long-Term Care Costs and Improve Patient Outcomes
A two-year study found that technological support for assisted living facility caregivers resulted in a 45 percent increase in patient aging in place, allowing for better quality of life for residents and cost savings of approximately $50,000 per patient per year.
Striving for Cost Optimization Instead of Cost Cutting
Cost optimization involves more than cutting a set percentage from the traditional targets, such as labor, real estate, or IT. Cost optimization is an enterprisewide effort, requiring leaders to reset their operational strategies and align with value-based payment models.
A Holistic Approach to Reducing Hospital Readmission Rates
Main Line Health’s Barry D. Mann and Chinwe Onyekere describe the promising results the organization has seen from a volunteer program in which medical students serve as advocates for underserved patients.
Strategies for Successful Value-Based Partnerships
The Executive Experience session at HFMA’s ANI 2017 brought together leaders from finance, clinical medicine, and health plans to explore ways to partner in value-based care initiatives.
Optimizing Financial Performance Under Value-Based Care
As they seek to adapt their organizations to the demands of value-based care, physician leaders can follow the example of participants in the Oncology Care Model.
Connecting Clinical and Community Resources
In the era of population health management, healthcare organizations should address social determinants of health by implementing programs both within the organization and in collaboration with community partners.