Operations Management

Understanding the unique demands of ambulatory care settings

Successful ambulatory care transitions require a focus on consumer-centric needs and a strong investment strategy, according to a workshop presented at HFMA’s 2019 Annual Conference.

HFMA June 24, 2019

Cutting through the hype to find practical approaches to interoperability

To promote interoperability, the healthcare industry should seek to optimize existing tools by ensuring consistency of use across the continuum of care.

Erkan Akyuz June 20, 2019

Integration supports Presbyterian’s ‘Complete Care’ program

Presbyterian Healthcare Services, based in Albuquerque, is a locally owned, not-for-profit health system of nine hospitals, a statewide health plan and a growing multispecialty medical group. We serve one in three New Mexicans through our healthcare services and insurance coverage. For Presbyterian patients with serious, complex medical needs, we offer a high-touch program that combines primary,…

Nancy Guinn, MD June 19, 2019

HealthTrust: A holistic approach to value analysis

Three HealthTrust leaders talk about the cost and quality advantages of creating a value analysis program and offer strategies for getting started.

HFMA June 18, 2019

Using artificial intelligence to improve revenue cycle operations

In God we trust; all others must bring data                                 — W. Edwards Deming The ability to use the data aggregated throughout the revenue cycle is critical to proactive issue resolution, project prioritization, estimation of financial impact of revenue cycle initiatives and forecasting. However, data analysis at each stage of the revenue cycle is dependent on…

HFMA June 17, 2019

Bridging the gap between finance and clinical data

A Mount Sinai emergency department physician’s work with data analytics demonstrates how bringing together clinical and revenue cycle information can bridge gaps and solve payment problems.

HFMA June 17, 2019

7 ways to address financial barriers to medication adherence and contain costs

When patients are able to afford their medications, they are also more likely to take those medications as prescribed, thereby avoiding costly hospitalizations and ED visits. Lower costs in this way helps healthcare providers achieve success under value-based payment models that reward high-quality, low-cost care.

Shirley Titus June 13, 2019

5 tactics to reduce clinical costs and improve performance

Learn about clinical cost reduction strategies and examples.

Rob Gamble June 13, 2019

HFMA’s Annual Conference helps leaders reimagine the future of healthcare

The conference offers customized cohort sessions and keynote speakers focused on innovation.

HFMA June 13, 2019

Optimizing the hospital workforce in a rapidly changing environment

Hospitals and health systems can use the insights from modeling exercises to calculate the impact of everything from changes to weekend staffing schedules to the creation of new float pools.

Therese A. Fitzpatrick, PhD, RN, FAAN June 12, 2019
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