Healthcare Business Trends

How healthy food incentives can help solve our nation’s problem with unhealthy eating

To help patients dealing with a lack of access to healthy foods, providers should consider partnering with an organization that can help them provide these patients with the means for purchasing healthy food using technology such as swipe cards or mobile e-vouchers, The ability to track such purchases can allow a provider to more effectively work with these patients to address dietary issues, says Sam Jonas of Snap2Save, a developer of this approach.

By Eric C. Reese, PhD September 23, 2022

Why evaluating skilled nursing options is important in an evolving post-acute landscape

The post-acute landscape is changing quickly, and skilled nursing facilities SNFs are changing with it. Health systems have numerous options to engage in this evolving landscape, and numerous factors to consider in determining the best option.

By Courtney Midanek September 23, 2022

Hospitals issue plea for healthcare policymakers to do more to buttress the industry

The American Hospital Association and hospital leaders say recent financial trends are unsustainable for many organizations.

By Nick Hut September 20, 2022

Healthcare News of Note: Telehealth aids outcomes for Medicare beneficiaries with opioid-use disorder

Healthcare News of Note for healthcare finance professionals is a roundup of recent news articles: Medicare beneficiaries initiating new episodes of OUD-related care get benefits from telehealth use, changes to inventory management strategies are coming for many sectors, and HAIs hit community hospitals hardest during the pandemic.

By Deborah Filipek September 12, 2022

Craneware is transforming the business of healthcare

Learn how one company offers its customers value cycle solutions that go beyond traditional revenue cycle to include pharmacy, supplies and service line optimization.

By HFMA August 31, 2022

First American – Providing funding solutions exclusively for healthcare organizations

Healthcare organizations can acquire leading-edge equipment and stay updated with the latest technology with one company’s funding solutions.

By HFMA August 31, 2022

Virtual Intake Management® by PELITAS provides a digital experience with self-service options helping providers financially clear more than 75% of patients before service

One company explains how technology solutions help improve patient experience, maximize revenue and eliminate efficiencies throughout the revenue cycle.

By HFMA August 31, 2022

Ensemble helps healthcare organizations remove payer barriers, streamline processes and systems and implement strategies to increase patient loyalty

Find out how one company works with clients to ensure healthcare providers can navigate reimbursement complexity, adapt to payer changes and overcome obstacles.

By HFMA August 31, 2022

Syntellis: A trusted leader for software, data and analytics

A leading healthcare software, data and analytics company talks about how its solutions provide actionable insights that help healthcare leaders address challenges and enable greater agility.

By HFMA August 31, 2022

Paul Keckley: 4 implications of the post-pandemic U.S. economy for healthcare

Reports about the state of the U.S. economy after the first six months of 2022 warn of a slowdown in the post-pandemic recovery. Healthcare provider organizations should prepare for four factors related to this slowdown that will shape healthcare's future.

By Paul H. Keckley, PhD August 31, 2022
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