Healthcare News of Note: Many hospitals report patient volumes returning to 2019 levels in June and July after lag in the early part of the year
Healthcare News of Note for healthcare finance professionals is a roundup of recent news articles: Hospital admissions are returning to 2019 levels, patients expect better provider communication, and most nurses are comfortable recommending the COVID-19 vaccine to patients.
Survey: Hospitals and health systems prioritize automation technology and cybersecurity to battle pandemic
Most hospitals and health systems have yet to fully utilize automation technology, per an HFMA survey. Based on this research, one company broke down key takeaways such as top priorities for reduced spending including supply chain, IT and revenue cycle management.
Single-use endoscopes offer a safe way for healthcare providers to catch up on backlog of nonemergent care procedures
One company focuses on growing endoscopy departments of healthcare organizations with single-use devices. Learn about the benefits of single-use endoscopes and how to take advantage of these products.
How to engage with patients where they are by balancing automation with the human touch
As provider organizations develop sophisticated automated systems, they should also make sure patients always have an opportunity to talk with a real person in the organization, because patients tend to be drawn to organizations where they feel a personal connection. Providers should address this patient need by having dedicated staff whose role is to personally engage with patients.
Healthcare AI experts discuss the need to improve data accessibility and validation
Healthcare organizations can improve the impact of AI applications by making proprietary data more widely available, according to insights shared during a workshop on using AI to advance health equity.
Financing digital transformation during COVID-19 and beyond
In this executive roundtable, a handful of revenue cycle and technology leaders review ROI, cybersecurity, employee engagement and more in healthcare finance.
Boldly promoting health equity is key to a better tomorrow
HFMA National Chair Tammie Jackson says healthcare finance professionals must take bold steps to address health disparities and social determinants of health.
Healthcare AI experts discuss the need to improve data accessibility and validation
Healthcare organizations can improve the impact of AI applications by making proprietary data more widely available, according to insights shared during a workshop on using AI to advance health equity.
Pandemic era requires flexible revenue cycle solutions
Learn how one company’s enterprise revenue cycle management solution delivers operational success for customers.
April 27-May 1: Industry webinars are among a slew of online-only events in healthcare finance
A complete listing of healthcare finance-related hearings, conferences, webinars, public forums and deadlines for the week of April 27.