Beth Jones Sanborn

Every dollar a hospital spends yields roughly $2.30 of additional business activity; for every hospital job, another two are supported in the community, American Hospital Association says.

GAO reviewed 27 federal and state audits and investigations, identified roughly $68 million in overpayments and unallowable costs.

Interest in potentially disruptive technologies abound in the active M&A realm but so do security concerns and dissatisfaction from a lack of due diligence.

Paladina Health operates more than 50 physician offices in 10 states using direct primary care model.

Even after taking into account manufacturer rebates, spending still increased more than 60 percent and the ranks of beneficiaries paying $2,000 out-of-pocket a year doubled, the Office of the Inspector General says.

Program is a crucial part of operations for hospitals that serve vulnerable populations because it offsets the high costs medications.

Merger would have impeded certain Cone Health projects, current and future; Randolph Health already has interest from other potential partners, systems said.

Establish clear strategic goals and target a financial return, get the revenue cycle right, and motivate employees accordingly.

Politics aside, it boils down to actively protecting patients and preventing death wherever possible and physicians who see the aftermath every day are in a position to help.

Patients prefer appointment reminders via text and practices are obliging, but take care in sending only the needed information and never text PHI, MGMA said.