5 guidelines for controlling contracted dining service costs while maintaining quality
Keeping an eye on labor costs, contractual concessions and diner reviews allows hospitals and health systems to offer high-quality patient, visitor and staff experience at efficient pricing.
Don’t let infections hurt your bottom line
Finance leaders can ensure their organizations have the appropriate resources to combat healthcare-associated infections, said Susan Bleasdale, MD, of UI Health.
SDOH initiative reduces readmission penalties in one year
One major factor in McLaren Port Huron’s readmission rate reduction is the organization’s emphasis on identifying and addressing patient social determinants of health. The focus is on educating patients and involving them in their healthcare plan.
The 4 Cs of social determinants of health
Community resources and patient screening are important elements in an SDOH program.
Patients, employees and technology lead revenue cycle transformation
From our sponsor, Parallon Revenue cycle is an intricate balance of delivering an exceptional experience that patients demand, while preserving the financial integrity that drives success. What better way to remain in a state of equilibrium than breaking away from antiquated workflows and processes and updating your infrastructure to ensure you exceed expectations on all fronts. The modern…
What exactly is robotic process automation?
Today’s robots can be governed by business logic, structured inputs and artificial intelligence to manage complex processes and apply decision-making abilities.
The value journey, disrupted
By placing consumers at the center of their business models, new competitors have redrawn the roadmap to value. Health systems that fail to realign themselves around consumer needs will find their journey to value not only disrupted but also headed down the wrong path.
Why re-evaluating past decisions can save health systems big money
Healthcare Innovation: A comprehensive look at past initiatives can help make way for true innovation.
Consumerism, Supply Chain Management and Provider-Sponsored Health Plans
Jim Higgins of Solutionreach shares his thoughts about consumerism in healthcare, and Kenny Scher from sponsor organization Nexera discusses supply chain management. Also: five lessons on starting a provider-sponsored health plan.
Control labor costs with a 7-pronged approach
Understanding future needs and eliminating non-value activities are two key components to reducing costs and building a quality workforce.