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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.

HFMA December 12, 2019

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.

Chad Mulvany, FHFMA December 11, 2019

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.

Will Eadie December 11, 2019

The burnout outbreak among nurses

Burnout leads to mistakes, and as morale of nurses drops and discontent in the job grows, patient care suffers.

HFMA December 11, 2019

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.

John Gragg December 11, 2019

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.

Laura Ramos Hegwer December 11, 2019

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.

Melanie Binder December 10, 2019

OPPS final rule keeps site-neutral payments and 340B cuts, leaves out transparency requirement

The Medicare OPPS final rule will continue 340B and site-neutral payment cuts but leaves out the requirement to post rates negotiated with health plans.

Rich Daly December 6, 2019

How loading luggage can be a healthcare staffing innovation I HFMA

Innovative thinking should create the right connection between a healthcare organization's technological capabilities and its processes.

Jeff Helton,  PHD, FHFMA, CMA, CFE December 4, 2019

For healthcare analytics, systems and culture breed success

Research conducted by HFMA and sponsored by EPSi shows that healthcare organizations are still grappling with technological and cultural issues as they attempt to implement effective analytics programs.

Nick Hut December 4, 2019
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