Healthcare leaders view care coordination as an increasingly vital investment, survey finds
An HFMA survey of healthcare finance leaders found varying approaches to care coordination payment mechanisms, infrastructures and strategies for generating an ROI.
Dell Medical School: A low-cost approach to increasing colorectal cancer screening in vulnerable patients
A program that sends underserved patients at-home screening tests for colorectal cancer is paying off for Dell Medical School in Austin.
How texting taps into better patient communications and savings opportunities
The almost universal use of cell phones opens up the convenience and benefits of texting as a means of patient communication.
Individual spending on healthcare was $10,000 in 2017
Healthcare spending in 2017 grew at a similar pace to the 2008 to 2013 timeframe, just prior to coverage expansion.
Analysis: ChenMed moves into new territory
ChenMed’s entrance into new markets will likely have an impact on ambulatory-sensitive ED visits and admissions for underserved Medicare Advantage patients.
Going digital in 3 areas avoids nurse burnout and improves retention
Using digital tools in key areas of any healthcare organization helps avoid burnout and retain nurses and other clinicians.
The burnout outbreak among nurses
Burnout leads to mistakes, and as morale of nurses drops and discontent in the job grows, patient care suffers.
A look into the cost-accounting systems of the future
Access to real-time data allows healthcare leaders to act on the activities that need immediate attention before they escalate to more serious problems.
Houston Methodist saves $15.5 million by sharing actionable cost data
Finance leaders at Houston Methodist are true partners with clinicians, the hospital’s chief medical information officer said. They help validate the cost savings achieved through clinicians’ work to reduce variation.
HFMA’s new online community can help members solve daily challenges
Inside HFMA: HFMA's community is an online gathering place where members can exchange ideas.