Strategic Planning
The drought in California has everyone concerned that food prices will skyrocket, but so far, the impact of the severe weather has been low for most hospitals, and where felt, strategies have been implemented to minimize the damage.
U.S. employers plan to continue offering health insurance plans to their employees, even in the face of rising healthcare costs and the availability of the exchanges.
The likelihood that healthcare organizations will take a financial hit as they transform from fee-for-service to value-based businesses is sure to cause CFOs anxiety and panic. Here are some tips for letting go of the balance sheet.
A newly released scorecard by the AARP Policy Institute, with support from The SCAN Foundation and The Commonwealth Fund, ranks states on how well each delivers long-term services and supports to older adults and people with disabilities.
Approximately one in six physicians will be victims of embezzlement at least once during their lifetime. Here are some tips to protect yourself, and your investment, from this form of insider theft.
Early-stage investment in private companies used to be reserved for wealthy industry players, but in recent years it has become more common for mainstream healthcare investors to find early-stage investment opportunities. But while easier to find, the underlying risks of private investments has not changed.
For those who haven't heard yet of Theranos, take note because it may be a business disrupter of huge proportions.
When large hospitals and health systems buy or affiliate with smaller facilities, the deals can benefit both parties, but these deals may not work well if costs are out of control.
Healthcare systems have used value analysis since the 1990s, but the process is gaining more prominence amid the uncertainty created by healthcare reform and other changes in the way hospitals are reimbursed.
Imagine trying to run a successful business when employers, competitors, and other service providers have launched focused campaigns that encourage consumers to avoid you. If you run a restaurant or an auto-repair shop, this scenario is far-fetched. If you run a hospital, it's reality.