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.
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.
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.
Medical costs for diabetes increase 26%
The excess medical cost per person with diabetes grew by 14% from $8,417 to $9,601 in 2017.
Strategy, technology and tactics for sustainable performance improvement
Results of a recent survey, in which hospital and health system leaders described areas where their organizations have the greatest need for performance improvement, point to four key strategic areas of focus for these leaders.
Analysis: How traditional healthcare providers can compete with innovators and progressive incumbents
Providing high-quality and cost-efficient services is the first step traditional healthcare providers must take to stave off business disruption by new entrants and progressive incumbents into the market.