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.
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.
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.
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.