Technology

Deciding whether to build or buy robotic process automation systems

There are many considerations in the quest to automate revenue cycle processes. Revenue cycle leaders must set the stage by determining whether to build a system internally or partner to implement robotic process automation.

Andrew Woughter October 7, 2019

What exactly is robotic process automation?

Today’s robots can be governed by business logic, structured inputs and artificial intelligence to manage complex processes and apply decision-making abilities.

HFMA October 7, 2019

Cup of Joe: Judy Faulkner

Epic Founder and CEO Judy Faulkner talks about starting her company, empowering employees to make good decisions and keeping up in an ever-changing healthcare landscape.

Erika Grotto October 2, 2019

Analysis: Implications for providers as Amazon offers its employees access to a virtual clinic

A review of what Amazon’s launch of a virtual health clinic for its employees may mean for providers.

Chad Mulvany, FHFMA October 2, 2019

Hospitals innovate to control labor costs

Hospital labor costs have steadily increased amid consumerism and other trends, but some organizations are finding new ways to address the challenge.

Rich Daly October 2, 2019

Why AMCs must work in the “Now, Near and Far” for overall success

Senior financial leaders in academic medical centers (AMCs) discuss the role of the AMC in healthcare’s future and the importance of keeping current, future, and long-range priorities in mind.

HFMA October 1, 2019

2 approaches illustrate best practices in digital patient engagement

Two health plans shared the ways they’ve improved digital engagement with both patients and providers.

Rich Daly September 26, 2019

Wireless infant sensors present an opportunity for ROI in innovation

The process of vetting new technology for infants in the NICU shows the rigorous standards for implementing technology in healthcare.

Elizabeth Barker September 23, 2019

UC Davis Health: Providing customized EHR training to help physicians

An academic medical center helps physicians with EHR use by deploying a team of technical trainers to clinic sites for several weeks at a time.

Melissa Jost September 18, 2019

How to prepare your revenue cycle and your employees for a digital workforce

Transitioning the revenue cycle process to a digital workforce should include integration of a strategic human workforce plan to manage employee anxiety about job redeployment and attrition.

Prashant Karamchandani September 16, 2019
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