Hospitals need engaged physicians to manage supply preferences
Gainsharing and co-management are two strategies hospitals and health systems can employ to effectively engage physicians in organizational efforts to manage costs of physician preference items.
Federal government sending $64 billion this week to providers for coronavirus costs
Hospitals should receive $64 billion in federal grants and loans by the end of this week to help with coronavirus treatment and preparation costs.
Telehealth’s impact on clinic staffing models post-COVID-19
HFMA's Chad Mulvany predicts that if COVID-19 leads to widespread usage of telehealth, post-pandemic it will lead to a rethinking of primary care clinic footprints and staffing models.
Key challenges hospitals must address to improve supply chain team effectiveness
To improve cost performance around physician preference items, hospitals must address challenges posed by the sheer volume of supplies and cost transparency, among others.
How a physician scorecard helps a clinically integrated network drive value
Mary Washington Health Alliance uses a scorecard to rate participating physicians on activities that promote value.
Providence deploys technology, analytics in response to the coronavirus pandemic
In Washington state, one of the epicenters of the COVID-19 pandemic, Providence has enhanced its response by taking advantage of new technology.
Hospitals should increase capacity in response to the coronavirus, former HHS secretary says
Hospitals should prepare for an inpatient surge due to the novel coronavirus. Options include moving private rooms back to semiprivate status.
COVID-19 outbreak will negatively impact U.S. hospital finances
The coronavirus outbreak could have a negative impact on hospital finances even with anticipated regulatory and legislative support.
With the coronavirus, contingency planning takes on greater importance for healthcare supply chain professionals
A risk management expert with a leading healthcare consultancy says hospital supply chain professionals should monitor deviations and consider how to respond to them.
March 16-20: CMS deadlines approach amid ongoing cancellations of healthcare finance events
A complete listing of healthcare finance-related hearings, conferences, webinars, public forums and deadlines for the week of March 16.