A Timeline for Price Transparency This article was written by Jim Cagliostro. The day before I was scheduled for a one and half hour outpatient surgery, I began to understand the impact of price information in healthcare and get a glimpse into the not-so-clear future of price transparency. Firstly, I received a call from the
2020 Hospital Trends This article was written by Lisa Miller. As we begin a new year, we examine predictions for three disruptive healthcare trends for 2020 and how to incorporate the impact of these trends into an effective cost reduction strategy for your hospital. Social Determinants of Health (SDOH) SDOH is an issue we highlighted
This article was written by Lisa Miller. Healthcare and Social Isolation Social isolation and the impact on health is a vital consideration for healthcare providers, to such an extent that it has been described as America’s “next public health issue.” The definition of social isolation Social isolation can be defined as quantifiable social disconnectedness, a
This article was written by Lisa Miller. Cost Savings Spring at Year End Last month—one of our clients needed to make a big impact in their year-end cost savings goals. They asked me how VIE Healthcare could help them in support of this pressing goal of achieving cost savings within 30 – 60 days. I
This article was written by Lisa Miller. Front-Line Innovation Training Workshops Providing a seamless patient experience must be the goal of every healthcare organization. At VIE Healthcare® Consulting, we empower our clients to deliver front-line innovation and transform the patient experience with our exclusive EXCITE! training workshops. Delivering a seamless patient experience From the moment
This article was written by Lisa Miller. Cost Savings Strategies Over the past few weeks, I have had time to reflect on my daughter’s two hospitals encounters from the last 18 months. The first was for an eye condition that required a few days in the hospital with specialists observing and testing, including a CT
This article was written by Jim Cagliostro. Investing in telehealth is a win-win for your organization and for your patients. Here’s why your hospital must embrace telehealth now. Healthcare, What’s Your Problem? Investing in Telehealth Is a Win-Win for Your Organization According to a 2017 study, when it comes to digital transformation, ‘healthcare firms typically
Nurses Enhancing Patient Care This article was written by Lisa Miller. Nurses have again topped a survey naming them the most trusted profession in the US. By engaging with this extensive resource, healthcare leaders can uncover vital front line insights and learn how nurses can enhance patient care and save your hospital money. The survey,
Looking for Solutions To Save Money and Improve Care? This article was written by Lisa Miller. Healthcare organizations looking for solutions to save money and improve care can overlook one key source of frontline insights – your patients. What patients know about saving money and improving care could provide your hospital with the answers it
3 Physician Cost Savings Inniatives This article was written by Lisa Miller. Patient satisfaction has become increasingly important since the introduction of the Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Practitioners and Systems (HCAHPS) survey. How can a hospital provide the best quality of care, increase and maintain high HCAHPS scores and become the provider of choice?
Readmissions Are Preventable This article was written by Jim Cagliostro. Hospital readmissions are costly but many of those readmissions are preventable. What can your hospital do to minimize the high cost of readmission? Readmissions cost your hospital more The facts reveal the costs: Research from the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) shows that
3 Physician Cost Savings Inniatives This article was written by Lisa Miller. Physician engagement is becoming increasingly important for the success of every healthcare organization in the shift towards value based care. In this blog, I outline 3 ways to engage your physicians in cost savings initiatives, which can help to create a high performance
