May 6-11 Policy Watch: Hospital-Backed Data-Sharing Bill Gets Hearing
May 3—Legislation to allow more patient data sharing—long sought by hospitals—is expected to continue advancing in Congress next week.
The Impact of Duplicate Patient Records on Revenue
Duplicate patient records have a negative impact on value-based payment strategies as well as staff productivity and patient satisfaction.
Telemedicine at SNF Improves Care, Reduces Readmissions
Howard Guzik, MD, explains how the Northwell Health Stern Family Center for Rehabilitation uses telemedicine to reduce hospital readmissions.
How Provider-Led ACOs Can Generate Long-Term Savings
Providers with concerns about the elusive success of ACOs should adopt some key strategies for implementation.
Responding to a Changing Healthcare Environment
Aligning incentives among providers and exploring telehealth opportunities are two ways in which hospitals and health systems can respond and adapt to a changing environment.
Revenue Cycle Software: A Practical Guide for Purchase
The purchase of new revenue cycle technology should include stakeholders from across the organization to ensure the needs of each group are met.
Using dashboards to improve productivity
Whether implementing dashboard software or developing dashboards manually, organizational culture, audience size, and customization are critical to success.
Cost-Effective Use of IT Help Desk Spending
Dan O’Connor describes how a dedicated IT help desk can contribute to cost savings.
How Geisinger Maintains Strong Revenue Cycle Performance During M&As
Geisinger Health System leaders have been able to return to previous revenue cycle performance levels within 90 days or less during their integrations. Their strong performance continues today as demonstrated by the health system’s award-winning revenue cycle department.
How Is Your Hospital Managing Costs Across Its Physician Enterprise?
Several factors have challenged achieving a more comprehensive view of costs at the physician enterprise level, including governance, data sharing, and financial performance expectations.