Healthcare Finance Technology

Why humanizing technology maximizes patient engagement and increases financial value for health systems

Going digital has become a buzzword in the healthcare industry, and while answers abound to help healthcare leaders achieve this goal, the right question is hardly ever asked.

J. Alex Bacchetti, MBA October 1, 2020

Innovating for Minimally Invasive Care

While looking ahead to a post-COVID world, a global technology company focused on minimally invasive care developed a surgical system equipped with data analytics capabilities that can provide organizations with insights to refine robotic-assisted surgery programs.

HFMA October 1, 2020

‘Video Killed the Radio Star’: How will it impact the industry?

COVID-19 has accelerated the use of video in healthcare, but virtual interactions are not likely to completely replace in-person interactions. Nonetheless, the world of healthcare may never be the same as it was before the pandemic.

Michael M. Allen, FHFMA, CPA October 1, 2020

As states tweak Medicaid programs, enrollment increases fall far short of job losses

Medicaid enrollment increases have lagged far behind unemployment increases but are still pressuring states facing a budget squeeze during the recession.

Rich Daly September 14, 2020

Telemedicine is exploding, but where is the ROI for health systems?

Telehealth is well on its way to having much broader acceptance and use than was seen at any time prior to the COVID-19 crisis. Yet there continue to be barriers and challenges in its widespread adoption.

Ezra Mehlman, MBA September 2, 2020

Offering long-term payment plans to meet the financial needs of patients

A forward-thinking bank talks about its accessible patient finance program, which gives patients a way to afford care while ensuring timely payment for healthcare organizations.

HFMA August 31, 2020

Roll with The Changes

An article that discusses the value of timely, automated business analytics in navigating the financial and operational challenges brought on by the public health crisis.

HFMA August 31, 2020

Rolling with the changes: Healthcare providers need transparent, powerful business intelligence to meet pandemic-induced challenges

Les Rescorl of Sixth Sense Intelligence discusses the need for healthcare providers to have timely, automated, value-added business analytics to be able to succeed in the post-COVID-19 world of healthcare.

HFMA August 31, 2020

Telehealth became a necessity during the COVID-19 pandemic, and experts say it’s here to stay

Clinicians, revenue cycle leaders and other experts weigh in on the future of telehealth.

Erika Grotto August 28, 2020

Commercial health plans’ value-pay response to pandemic mixed, say providers

Commercial health plans have offered providers in value-based payments some pandemic-related flexibilities but rejected some changes.

Rich Daly August 28, 2020
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