Is 2019 the Beginning of the Post-Hospital Era?
John Johnston explains the importance of looking toward the future, today.
Rebalancing the Portfolio
As they modify their strategies to account for change in 2019, healthcare organizations should consider how risks and rewards might have changed and where they might best redeploy their dollars.
Successful Healthcare Financial Management Requires Imagination and a Solid Plan
Although many healthcare finance leaders may feel that strategic planning is second nature to them, they can benefit from routinely revisiting the process to learn from the experiences of others and to ensure that are taking all the steps that are necessary for success.
4 Tactics of Effective Strategic Technology Planning for the Digital Future
With the going transformation of the nation’s healthcare system, digital technology will play an increasing role in how health care is managed and delivered, making it critical for healthcare organizations to have a clear strategy for acquiring and implementing it.
Leading Through an Era of Disruptive Innovation
Many technological and infrastructure investments may seem enticing these days, but healthcare leaders should evaluate which are worthwhile by considering whether they will benefit patients and enhance the value of care.
Systemness as a Lever for Greater Health System Resilience
Systemness, or operating in a way that enables the system to create more value than the sum of its parts, enhances an organization’s business resilience. The most important manifestations of systemness are patient access and provider network management.
Cost Accounting: Bridging the Gap Between Where You Are and Where You Should Be
By creating a single source of truth, MultiCare aims to have coordinated oversight of all data, including security and design, and provide a consistent training curriculum for its finance team.
Addressing Health Disparities by Promoting Achievement in Disadvantaged Students
Barry D. Mann describes a national program that Main Line Health initiated to engage disadvantaged high school students in learning about healthcare operations and career possibilities.
5 Keys to Successful Performance Improvement
Bold moves, leadership, and constituent engagement are key to performance improvement initiatives.
3 Actions for Hospital Disaster Preparedness
Hospitals and health systems can take specific actions to continue operations, protect revenue, and limit credit rating downgrades.