Using Data Analysis with Physicians This article was written by Lisa Miller. Our third and final blog on Physician Preference Items (PPIs) focuses on why data analysis is the key to cost savings. Our first blog explored best practices to identify and realize cost savings, followed by a focus on the importance of price transparency
This article was written by Lisa Miller. SDOH Hospital Strategies In my previous blog, I explained the importance of assessing your hospital for SDOH readiness. The next step is to implement research-proven SDOH strategies for your hospital. This article is the first part of those strategies. Introduction Multiple federal, state and private initiatives have been
Identify Cost Reduction For Telecom Contracts With so many moving parts it can be a challenge for healthcare organizations to identify cost reduction opportunities hidden in complex telecommunication contracts. The good news is that careful management of those contracts can reduce your costs and drive margin improvement. Here are four ways to identify potential cost
3 Causes for Hospitals Missing Out on Cost Savings This article was written by Carol Turano and co-authored by Lisa Miller. Almost one in five US hospitals are ‘in bad shape’ financially, or at risk of closure, a situation exacerbated as many hospitals are missing out on cost savings which could drive margin improvement. Most have
Approaching Improvements To Your Hospital Margins This article was written by Lisa Miller. One would think that patient care, employee performance and financial margins would reach optimal levels in the US if the US healthcare consumption represents 17.2% of its GDP, and yet, US health outcomes are worse here than in other countries. Thankfully, there
