Strategic Planning

Pollack has served as AHA's executive vice president for advocacy and public policy responsible for the development, implementation and management of the association’s advocacy, representation and public affairs activities.

It's been a good few years for the investment portfolios at U.S. health systems. Unfortunately, the comfortable ride is probably about to end.

Net income for Brentwood, Tennessee-based LifePoint increased 5 percent year-over-year to $38.9 million, as revenue surged 25 percent to $1.2 billion.

When it comes to preparing for the health necessities of old age -- ensuring healthy, affordable independence for seniors -- the U.S. is failing. The long-term care crisis will continue to bankrupt middle class families unless there is a national solution.

Same-facility admissions at HCA's 165 hospitals increased 5.1 percent in the first quarter, same-facility equivalent admissions grew 6.8 percent, and same-facility emergency room visits increased 11.5 percent, while revenue per equivalent admission increased 1.6 percent.

At a time when rural hospitals are closing and aging communities face a stroke epidemic, specialized ambulances can fill the gap.

Challenging Highmark's cuts to cancer payments, UPMC is playing the long-game in being the provider of choice for western Pennsylvania's seniors.

Hospital financial planning is no longer simply a forecasting and budgeting exercise, but needs to reflect the effect of various initiatives and scenarios contained in increasingly complex strategic plans.

Hospitals see the proverbial writing on the wall, and are preparing for the industry transition to value-based purchasing. But under a value model, many organizations will struggle, at least initially, to maintain their margins and to retain adequate market share in their regions.

A regional health system in the Pacific Northwest is taking a major step towards price transparency, but there are still caveats for patients managing their own healthcare costs.