Viewpoint It's time to get serious about costs Hospitals need to achieve permanent reductions to their spending structures June 11, 2018 Kenneth Kaufman No Comments For health care organizations, redesign of care delivery holds great promise to reduce costs and improve quality.Read More
From the Editor A changing landscape Value-based payment, partnerships key elements in health care's transformation May 14, 2018 Brian Frankie No Comments Value-based payment and partnerships are key elements in health care's transformation.Read More
Medicare New payment models: Are you ready? Hospitals need to invest in 5 skill sets as they take on financial risk for population health May 14, 2018 Maggie Van Dyke 3 Comments Hospitals need to invest in five skill sets as they take on some of the financial risk for population health.Read More
From the Editor Leadership and affordability Trustees have an important role to play in driving their hospitals forward February 12, 2018 Brian Frankie No Comments Trustees have an important role to play in driving their hospitals forward.Read More
Community health Community violence’s burden on hospitals Leaders can use AHA data to fuel conversations about targeted funding for violence intervention and prevention initiatives February 12, 2018 Marty Stempniak No Comments Leaders can use AHA data to fuel conversations about targeted funding for violence intervention and prevention initiatives.Read More
Finance Total cost of care: Key considerations New payment and performance measurement programs make managing ‘total cost of care’ essential for hospitals February 12, 2018 Molly Smith and Paul H. Keckley No Comments New risk-based payment arrangements and performance measurement programs make managing “total cost of care” essential for hospitals.Read More
From the Editor Affordability at the fore Hospitals are making decisions to improve the value of health care June 12, 2017 Brian Frankie No Comments Whether it's self-care or inpatient drug costs, hospitals are making decisions to improve the value of health care.Read More
Finance Trustees face a balancing act on investments, spending Hospital, foundation boards must invest for the future while meeting present needs February 13, 2017 Debashis Chowdhury No Comments Hospital and foundation boards need to preserve their endowments while meeting present needs — all in an uncertain financial climate.Read More
Workbook Provider-sponsored health plans: Are you ready to take on (more) risk? Health systems can gain experience from employee insurance before moving on to larger populations November 7, 2016 Ryan Smith and Mary K. Totten No Comments Insurance offerings — starting with employee plans — let hospitals and health systems work with risk as they move toward value-based care.Read More
Memo from the Committee on Governance New payment models coming thick and fast Board members should talk about preparing for more CMS initiatives October 10, 2016 Margaret Dahl No Comments Hospitals need the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services' support in recognizing the investments required to be successful under alternative payment programs.Read More