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Hospitals and health systems never seem to have enough capital – especially with the new initiatives and mandates driven by healthcare reform and other industry changes. Yet some providers seem to be overlooking one of their most favorable, easiest-to-access capital sources: their real estate.
Hospitals across the country are challenged more than ever to reduce costs without sacrificing quality of care. While the success of others can offer a guide, the true solutions for your challenges already live inside your hospital.
The number of accountable care organizations is rapidly increasing among private payers and with it some best practices are emerging as the new models significantly alter payer-provider relationships.
Within the context of the healthcare supply chain, Business Intelligence (BI) technology can offer chief financial officers, supply chain executives and other hospital personnel an automated way to obtain end-to-end visibility of service line management, according to Group Purchasing Organizations.
When Joan Ching decided to take a position at Virginia Mason Hospital and Medical Center in Seattle, people told her that it would be a bad career move.
“Mayo Clinic expects suppliers and their representatives to uphold the same high standards of ethical behavior, integrity and professionalism that are required of Mayo employees,” reads the introduction of the clinic’s supplier guidelines.
The seemingly millions of tasks for payers to be ready for the roll out of health insurance exchanges should be steadily shrinking as October swiftly approaches, but there is still much to do, including looking to the future.
About 20 medical episodes account for about 40 percent of the past half-decade's growth in employer healthcare spending, according to a new study.
Second quarter financial results show strong growth and reveal litigation challenges.
A family dentist in deep southern Texas is suing to pare back the state Health and Human Services Commission's power to withhold and freeze Medicaid payments for program violations.