A Physician’s Guide to Financial Management Basics
Being able to analyze an income statement can help physician leaders identify what actions to take when variances occur. Similarly, knowing how to make a business case can help physician leaders secure staff or equipment they may need for a particular initiative.
Connecting Clinical and Community Resources
In the era of population health management, healthcare organizations should address social determinants of health by implementing programs both within the organization and in collaboration with community partners.
Highmark Sees the ‘Value’ in VBID for MA Plans
Ellen Galardy of Highmark, Inc. describes the health plan's participation in a value-based insurance design pilot that seeks to improve the care of chronic conditions.
How to Optimize Ambulatory Care
Leaders from across the healthcare continuum describe how making strategic improvements to an ambulatory platform can boost organizations both financially and operationally.
New IBD Care Models Reduce ED Inpatient Use
Leading gastroenterologists are adapting the patient-centered medical home model to treat patients with inflammatory bowel disease.
Expanding the Continuum of Care
Social determinants of health are becoming increasingly relevant to healthcare stakeholders as the industry transitions to population health management, writes Joseph J. Fifer, president and CEO, HFMA.
Hurricane Relief Efforts: A Message from Joe Fifer
HFMA President and CEO, Joe Fifer, shares a message with HFMA members and others seeking additional ways to support hurricane relief and recovery efforts.
Are you really reducing care variation costs?
John Johnston describes how a strategic approach to care variation can result in more significant cost savings.
How Telehealth Can Keep Care In-Network
Lee Horner explains how provider-to-provider communication using telehealth tools can help patients stay in-network.
Ochsner’s Revenue Cycle Fellowship: An Investment in the Future
Ochsner Health System in Louisiana is working to prepare future healthcare leaders with a revenue cycle fellowship.