The Origins of Blockchain and Distributed Ledger Technology
A growing variety of applications for blockchain offers an expanding range of tools designed to solve specific problems in the healthcare industry.
Innovation in Health Care—It’s Not Just an App
Innovative technology often is seen as the means for transforming health care, but what ultimately is required is innovative thinking that doesn’t rely solely on technology but also looks at ways to improve processes.
A CFO’s Guide to AI Strategy
As artificial intelligence is growing in popularity in the healthcare industry, hospitals and health systems are beginning to realize significant ROI from the technology.
hfm Magazine: January 2019
Cover Story Psychology and Behavioral Change Theory as Applied to Changing Revenue Cycle Payment Models Healthcare providers should consider a retail-like payment experience for patients. By Rajesh Voddiraju Web Exclusives Using Ambulatory Pricing Strategically to Protect and Grow Market Share An increasing regulatory focus on price transparency also is an impetus for hospitals and health…
Mercy Saves Millions in the OR Through Standardization and Automation
Surgeons from Mercy’s 41 hospitals worked with perioperative directors to reduce costly physician preference items. The health system also used an inventory management system to improve charge capture and eliminate time-wasting manual processes. Overall, Mercy has cut its supply costs by $3.6 million in 12 months.
Mobile Medication Management Improves Performance
G. Cameron Deemer reviews the benefits of mobile medication management and electronic prescribing, including fewer errors, cost savings, increased patient safety, and support of prescription drug monitoring programs (PDMP).
Taking a Holistic View of Procure-to-Pay
An in-depth look at how one company is enabling more efficient procure-to-pay processes to streamline healthcare organizations’ financial operations.
The CFO’s Role in Innovation
Setting aside less than one percent of operating revenue for innovative projects can help organizations improve patient services and advance the Triple Aim. “The high performers in innovation are not necessarily the high percentage investors,” says Adam Ward, an innovation consultant.
Closing the Gaps in Health Technology
Kent Ritter describes how technology can help provide a better patient experience.
4 Smart Strategies for EHR-Enabled Innovation
Nicki Anderson explains the necessity for, and benefits of, providing clinical decision support resources within the EHR.