More Facility Fee Dysfunction: Infused Drugs
Hospital facility fees are getting more attention these days. When hospitals acquire…
Hospital Readmissions
Austin Frakt has been doing an excellent job of reviewing the literature…
Empowering Healthcare Improvement with the Community Needs Assessment
With President Obama’s second inaugural speech calling for a reduction in rising…
Are Physicians the Canary in the Coal Mine of Medicine
Back in the day, coal miners always carried a canary with…
Dreaming of Healthcare Collaboration
In preparation for the celebration of Martin Luther King Jr.’s birthday, we…
Healthcare Leaders Must Batten Down the Hatches in 2013
Healthcare Leaders Must Make Herculean Efforts to Collect Revenue in Today’s Changing…
Can We Use Humor to Advertise Our Hospital? Don’t Make Me Laugh.
Swatches Swatches Using humor in advertising—especially healthcare ads—is both difficult and dangerous.…
Cliff Diving for Healthcare Innovation
Ringing in the new year brings a time for reflection on the…
Collaborating for Population Health Management Strategy
In response to value-based purchasing incentives and the proliferation of risk-sharing structures,…
Engaging Consumers for Improved Cost, Quality and Outcomes
Following closely on the heels of the mHealth Summit, the Bipartisan Policy…