Massive consolidation combined with healthcare initiatives' high failure rate understandably brings friction to the table. But as this report shows, change management best practices...
The nature of our healthcare ecosystem has been one of siloed care. Rarely do payers, providers and local resources come together with the patient's well-being prioritized as a...
Beyond the expected improvement in specific metrics, many organizations that outsource RCM with a trusted and certified partner are seeing several ancillary benefits of such agreements.
With shifts in payer mixes and reimbursement structure, the margin of reimbursement has been shrinking steadily over the last five years. How do revenue cycle leaders navigate payment...
Post-allocation management of capital projects is just as critical to financial performance as choosing which projects to fund. Organizations must monitor projects, understand fund...
Staying ahead of the curve is the best way to keep from falling behind, especially when it comes to the HEDIS® submission process. Reporting success begins and ends in the offseason. This...
For the three performance years, the Montefiore ACO was able to show that it improved the quality, outcomes and cost of care for Medicare patients in the program.
The utility of robust data analytics is the ability to answer: Why are trends happening, and what can I do about it? This insight can guide important decisions, such as which patient...
With the right data and a proven strategy, transitioning to value-based payments doesn't need to be difficult. These strategies help you make decisions that promote efficient, quality...
Is your health plan still using expensive, labor-intensive, one-off tactics such as mobile mammograms and bone density scans and 'chart chasing' to improve your Medicare Star...
Debunk the Myth: Outsourcing Doesn't Mean Losing ControlWith shifts in payer mixes and reimbursement structure, the margin of reimbursement has been shrinking steadily over the last five years. How do revenue cycle leaders navigate payment reform while maintaining stable business office operations?
Care Collaboration Success for Improved OutcomesThe nature of our healthcare ecosystem has been one of siloed care. Rarely do payers, providers and local resources come together with the patient's well-being prioritized as a unifying mission. Read how these organizations are getting it right.
Beyond Dollars and Cents: A Closer Look At ValueBeyond the expected improvement in specific metrics, many organizations that outsource RCM with a trusted and certified partner are seeing several ancillary benefits of such agreements.
Healthcare mergers and acquisitions in 2016: Running listWhile 2015 was a record-breaking year in healthcare mergers and acquisitions, 2016 saw more change as organizations across the industry adjust and adapt to the evolving financial landscape.
Clinical Quality Measures 101Although quality-reporting programs such as meaningful use provide incentives to help providers implement and use electronic health records (EHRs) to collect and report on clinical data, practices often need help deciding what data to collect, which measures to report ...
