Supply Chain Management

Financial Analytics Leadership Council members share 5 challenges, responses to pandemic’s financial long haul

Financial leaders discuss how the pandemic has impacted revenue, volume and expenses, which has thus created a need for data and analytics.

HFMA March 31, 2021

NFP hospital profitability plummeted in 2020 despite expense mitigation strategies, Moody’s reports

Profits were down in the not-for-profit and public healthcare sector in FY20, but management strategies helped to increase liquidity amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

Nick Hut March 30, 2021

Survey responses provide snapshot of the toll of the COVID-19 pandemic on hospital finances

A government-issued report used survey responses from hospital administrators to examine the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on hospitals in various aspects, including finances.

Nick Hut March 30, 2021

Healthcare’s financial recovery after COVID-19 depends on data and evidence

One of the greatest cost-savings opportunities for hospitals and health systems lies in controlling variation in costs for surgical procedures, a key area of focus for such an effort is the supply costs for such procedures.

Dan Hermes, MBA March 26, 2021

Health system leaders state their case for prolonging the moratorium on the Medicare payment sequester

Hospitals and health systems urgently need Congress to extend the freeze on the 2% Medicare payment sequester, industry leaders said.

Nick Hut March 25, 2021

How 3 hospitals developed COVID-19 vaccine programs to suit their unique needs amid questions about costs and supplies

With no best practices to use as a model, hospitals have developed COVID-19 vaccine programs that are tailored to their own situations.

Lola Butcher February 6, 2021

A proactive approach to comprehensive clinical asset management helps healthcare systems maintain financial health

One company discusses its goal to help other health systems in keeping medical equipment throughout its full life expectancy, especially in a time of financial struggle.

HFMA February 1, 2021

Reimagining the healthcare supply chain to bolster resilience and efficiency

In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, healthcare supply chain leaders are considering new approaches to sourcing, inventory management, analytics and technology.

Nick Hut December 18, 2020

Key learnings from the pandemic and plans for the future

Takeaway key lessons from a panel of executives who discuss how the first wave of COVID-19 impacted the acquisition and management of essential equipment and supplies.

HFMA December 11, 2020

5 keys to A/P financing that can help address the healthcare financial crisis

A healthcare organization's an A/P financing solution for supplier payments should reflect its financaI needs needs while also strengthening its relationships with suppliers.

Chris Singerman, MBA December 8, 2020
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