Insights

Does your hospital struggle with pricing issues? Does it seem to take forever to get contracts signed? Do you wonder why the savings you projected aren’t reflected in the monthly performance reports?... read more

One of the areas of greatest concern for pharmacy practice, in terms of both cost and impact on patient care, is the increasing development of pharmaceuticals that could be classified as “speci... read more

Health systems and providers continue to face ongoing challenges associated with delivering high-quality, cost-effective care while balancing decreasing reimbursements and new value-based payment mod... read more

Managing, let alone changing, your organization’s block schedule might feel as intimidating as the thought of diving with sharks. But don’t let it scare you; the benefits far exceed the risks. It’s t... read more

Increasing sustainability efforts in health care food service is no longer a trend but a standard practice. Driving the conversation is the obesity epidemic, the effect of meat and dairy production o... read more

Many organizations have committed to helping newly licensed nurses transition from students to professionals via nurse residency programs. These programs offer education to supplement knowledge gaps,... read more

Observation services grow, led by Medicare; focus on ED visits, ALOS for MA patients, strategic management, and impact of two-midnight/CMS rules. read more

Healthcare organizations face challenges from the surge in patient portal messages, including managing volume and compensating providers. Strategies include billing for eVisits, using RVUs, and impro... read more

A Vizient Clinical Data Base analysis shows shifts in patient complexity, ALOS, and readmissions. While mortality improves, rising demand requires data-driven strategies to optimize care and capacity... read more