PAMA’s Impact on Laboratory Margins
Lâle White describes changes to come in 2018 as a result of CMS’s new clinical laboratory fee schedule.
Do Your Physicians Speak Finance?
Advisory Board’s John Johnston and Vincent Joseph explain the value of educating physicians on finance issues.
House Calls Program Puts Patients First, Saves Money
Northwell Health’s Joseph Milano describes the organization’s House Calls program, which allows hundreds of New York residents per year to receive in-home care of the same quality they would receive in a hospital.
Driving Innovation and Business Value in Healthcare with Big Data
Tim Spaeth discusses the importance of high-quality data in healthcare innovation.
Optimizing Care Transitions
Luis Castillo describes how healthcare organizations can help patients make smoother transitions to post-acute facilities.
Valuing an Acquisition: Don’t Stop at FMV
Daniel M. Grauman, Danielle Bangs, and Sean Looby share insights on fair market value and investment value of acquired healthcare organizations.
Facing MACRA Without Fear
David Lareau offers insights into the future of the Medicare and CHIP Reauthorization Act of 2015.
Predictive Analytics: A Prescription for a Better Patient Experience
As the patient experience becomes a bigger part of the healthcare picture, providers may find predictive analytics useful in assisting patients making healthcare decisions.
Managing Care Variation: Optimizing Total Joint Replacement Bundle
Advisory Board’s Sean Angert discusses ways healthcare organizations can improve performance in bundled payment programs.
Engaging Physicians in Financial Planning and Performance Improvement
Healthcare organizations should designate and engage physician leaders as they undertake value initiatives.