Cracking the Code on Physician Practice Performance
In this article, Premier discusses how it works with medical groups and health systems to better leverage business intelligence to identify and seize performance improvement opportunities.
Mayo Clinic Laboratories uses data, clinician teams to identify cost savings
Just one lab utilization initiative can have a massive financial impact, says Andrew Cousin of Mayo Clinic Laboratories. Don’t be so overwhelmed by the scope that you do not take that first small step.
4 ways healthcare organizations can use blockchain
By 2025, the blockchain adoption percentage by healthcare organizations is projected to be 55%.
Operational Decision Points for Legacy A/R Conversions
Timely decision making and partnering with the right vendor can provide a smooth legacy A/R conversion and be the difference between success or failure.
Avoiding Costly Gaps Amid System Conversions
Learn why it takes time and adequate planning to ensure a seamless conversion of an accounts receivable legacy system.
Reinventing healthcare: The future in a technology-driven system
HFMA President and CEO Joe Fifer discusses the Association's recently submitted letter in response to ONC's request for input on price transparency initiatives.
Around the World in 40 Weeks: Maternity Care Outside the U.S.
Olakunle Olaniyan, MD, MBA, FHFMA, president of Case Management Covenants, discusses what the United States can learn from other countries when it comes to maternity care. Also: an interview with Matt Houston of GHX about adoption of automated payment processes and five fast facts about hospital mergers and acquisitions. Sponsored by GHX.
Disruptive partnerships and innovation
HFMA director Chad Mulvany discusses innovative disruption in the industry. Also: a Connecticut health system discusses mandatory e-prescribing of controlled substances.
Achieving the elusive ROI on an EHR
Navigant's David Burik discusses the challenges hospitals face with their electronic health records and how to maximize their systems to achieve an ROI. Also, five key elements to an effective analytics solution.
Shall we play a game?
Computer hackers have been around almost as long as computers themselves, but the risks to healthcare organizations are growing. On today's episode, we explore cybersecurity in hospitals and health systems--what information hackers want, what to do after a breach occurs, and how to avoid one in the first place.