Big data, analytics drive ACO quality more than value-based reimbursement, JAMA says

Posted on February 2, 2016 by henrykotula • Posted in Uncategorized • Tagged ACA, ACO, Clinical Data Analytics, Health System, Hospital, Quality Care, Quality Metrics, Value Based Health Care • Leave a comment

http://www.healthcarefinancenews.com/news/big-data-analytics-drive-aco-quality-more-value-based-reimbursement-jama-says?mkt_tok=3RkMMJWWfF9wsRonuqTNd%2B%2FhmjTEU5z16ukvX6%2B%2Fh4kz2EFye%2BLIHETpodcMTcBqMrzYDBceEJhqyQJxPr3MLtINwNlqRhPrCg%3D%3D

A combination of interventions, IT advancements and close contact support are responsible for greatest improvements in quality measures, study claims

2016 Presidential candidates: Where they stand on healthcare

Posted on February 2, 2016 by henrykotula • Posted in Uncategorized • Tagged ACA, Health Policy, Health System, Hospital, Medicare for All, Reform, Single Payer Health System, Value Based Health Care • Leave a comment

http://www.healthcarefinancenews.com/slideshow/2016-candidates-where-they-stand-healthcare?mkt_tok=3RkMMJWWfF9wsRonuqTNd%2B%2FhmjTEU5z16ukvX6%2B%2Fh4kz2EFye%2BLIHETpodcMTcBqMrzYDBceEJhqyQJxPr3MLtINwNlqRhPrCg%3D%3D

No Bigger Medicaid Expansion Stakes than in Texas

Posted on February 2, 2016 by henrykotula • Posted in Uncategorized • Tagged ACA, Health System, Hospital, Medicaid, Medicaid Disproportionate Care, Medicaid Expansion, Uninsured • Leave a comment

http://healthleadersmedia.com/content.cfm?topic=FIN&content_id=325027##

In terms of the number of human lives and costs to healthcare providers, Texas stands out among states unwilling to expand Medicaid programs to more low-income adults nationwide.

Dozens of Georgia hospitals operating in the red: 5 things to know

Posted on February 1, 2016 by henrykotula • Posted in Uncategorized • Tagged ACA, Financial Distress, Health Systems, Hospital, Medicaid Expansion, Operating Performance • Leave a comment

http://www.beckershospitalreview.com/finance/dozens-of-georgia-hospitals-operating-in-the-red-5-things-to-know.html

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Plan proposed to pay NY’s big systems $2.5B to bail out Brooklyn hospitals

Posted on February 1, 2016 by henrykotula • Posted in Uncategorized • Tagged Financial Bailout, Financial Distress, Health System, Hospital, Safety Net Hospitals • Leave a comment

http://www.beckershospitalreview.com/finance/plan-proposed-to-pay-ny-s-big-systems-2-5b-to-bailout-brooklyn-hospitals.html

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Reputation is everything: How 2 hospitals are weathering PR firestorms

Posted on February 1, 2016 by henrykotula • Posted in Uncategorized • Tagged Communication Plan, Health System, HIPAA, Hospital, Leadership, Public Relations, Public Relations Crisis, Reputation, Social Media • Leave a comment

http://www.healthcaredive.com/news/reputation-is-everything-how-2-hospitals-are-weathering-pr-firestorms/412982/

The Most Challenging Issues Facing Health Systems Today

Posted on January 30, 2016 by henrykotula • Posted in Uncategorized • Tagged Health Policy, Health System, Hospital, Patient Engagement, Reform, Value Based Health Care, Value Based Reimbursement • Leave a comment

http://go.beckershospitalreview.com/the-most-challenging-issues-facing-health-systems-today

Pamplona Capital completes acquisition of MedAssets for $2.75B

Posted on January 30, 2016 by henrykotula • Posted in Uncategorized • Tagged Health System, HIM, Hospital, M&A, Rev Cycle • Leave a comment

http://www.beckershospitalreview.com/finance/pamplona-capital-completes-acquisition-of-medassets-for-2-75b.html

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HCA sees profit rise in Q4, offers strong outlook for 2016

Posted on January 30, 2016 by henrykotula • Posted in Uncategorized • Tagged For-Profit, HCA, Health System, Hospital, Operating Performance • Leave a comment

http://www.beckershospitalreview.com/finance/hca-sees-profit-rise-in-q4-offers-strong-outlook-for-2016.html

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The Importance of High Quality Healthcare

Posted on January 29, 2016 by henrykotula • Posted in Uncategorized • Tagged Health System, Hospital, Quality Care, Quality of Care Audits • Leave a comment

https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/importance-high-quality-healthcare-marc-scher

The Importance of High Quality Healthcare