Employers turn to direct contracting as hospital costs continue to rise
The Purchaser Business Group on Health (PBGH) has developed a data tool that combines price, quality, and safety data to help employers make informed decisions about direct contracting with hospitals, potentially saving them 10-60% of their healthcare costs.
CFOs see AI innovation officer as key role in healthcare leadership
CFOs of hospitals and health systems are prioritizing the development of AI capabilities in the C-suite, with the chief AI innovation or implementation officer being seen as the most important role, and cost containment and cybersecurity being the areas where CFOs feel the most prepared.
FastFinance: The latest direct contracting push
HFMA’s FastFinance newsletter is now a podcast. Host Rich Daly discusses the most current and relevant healthcare news, delivered in an easily digestible format. Employers have a new data source that combines price, quality and safety data and was expected to fuel a renewed push on direct contracting. Also, this week’s Weird Number: 30%. Fewer…