Kurt Ullman is a long-time RN and has been a medical writer for nearly 30 years. He has published over 500 articles and has won multiple Apex and National Health Information Awards. He holds an associate degree in nursing from Purdue University as well as a bachelor's degree in public affairs-mass communications media and a master's in health administration, both from Indiana University.
Kurt Ullman
While many hospitals are wondering what their access to credit will be in the New Year, experts say little will likely change compared to 2014.
For healthcare financial executives, the integration of a new operation carries many challenges. And not the least is the question of how to compensate physicians who are joining the organization.
Care coordination networks are a mainstay of the Affordable Care Act's cost reduction goals. Accountable care organizations are the most widely recognized of these networks, yet by no means is design of these business arrangements simple or straightforward.
The Healthier Hospitals Initiative (HHI) is a national campaign to drive environmental health and sustainability across the healthcare industry. But the Initiative is not only focused on saving resources, but demonstrating how sustainability can positively impact hospital finances.
The country's medical colleges saw an increase in fundraising last year. They also saw an increase in fundraising costs.
As payment moves to value-based models, many have hopes that telemedicine will play a role in delivering care at lower cost.
A long awaited clarification of the Modified Accelerated Cost Recovery System will impact the accounting on a wide range of routine expenses.
With an annual rate of 11,000 fatalities from falls in U.S. hospitals, falls are a persistent concern for healthcare facilities.
When a hospital system welcomes a new physician practice into the system, there are many concerns from staffing to office culture.
With an annual rate of 11,000 fatalities from falls in U.S. hospitals, falls are a persistent concern for healthcare facilities. They raise issues of care quality and are increasingly a financial issue.