From revenue cycle to population health, the healthcare industry's constant evolution means you really can't have too much outside insight when it comes to your organization's strategic planning. That's why Healthcare Finance routinely runs advice pieces, reports and other healthcare how to's submitted by providers and vendors alike.
Here are 5 from the past month that picked up a lot of attention on the site or through social media. If you'd like your insight pieces featured, email henry.powderly@himssmedia.com.
1. How compassionate payment collection boosted Grinnell Regional
Healthcare exec explains why organizations should put patients at the center of their revenue cycle strategies.
2. Risk-spreading tools for healthcare financing
Find out why new tools could become more important as organizations seek new ways to innovate, grow, and protect themselves against risk.
3. Why physicians should support, not oppose, ICD-10
Dell exec points to new evidence that physicians will see a positive financial change from the conversion and that individual patients will benefit.
4. Financial planning for the long-term
Case study shows how Minnesota-based IDN wants to analyze performance across its multiple facilities and better understand the big financial picture.
5. Tips for managing hospital-acquired medical practices
So you just bought a practice. Now what? Consultant highlights financial pitfalls that can arise when expanding your health system like this.
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