Healthcare Transformation

Crystal Broj of the Medical University of South Carolina system talks about making it easier for patients to access the system and reducing headaches for doctors and staff.

The Healthcare Financial Management Association’s annual conference offered a window on an industry facing rapid challenges and changes.

In an interview at the HFMA conference, Kevin Holloran of Fitch Ratings talked about planning for Medicaid cuts, opportunities with AI, and why it’s not a time to be cautious.

Leaders are showing enthusiasm for AI to improve operations, help overworked staff, and potentially drive down costs.

Corewell Health CEO Tina Freese Decker and CFO Matt Cox talk about the need for candor, trust, and even a bit of tension in making big decisions at the Healthcare Financial Management Association conference.

The Healthcare Financial Management Association presented the Richard L. Clarke award to Dennis Dahlen, chief financial officer of Mayo Clinic.

The Healthcare Financial Management Association’s conference offers scores of sessions, but there are some big themes.

The Healthcare Financial Management Association conference is expected to draw thousands to its annual conference, which kicks off Sunday.

The plans call for a medical center with 500 inpatient rooms and outpatient facilities, and it will house the NYU Grossman Long Island School of Medicine.

Dr. Cliff Megerian, CEO of the Ohio-based system says that artificial intelligence is being used across the organization.

This week, we’ll bring you a virtual event that looks at changes in the healthcare industry and shifts in federal policy.

Andrew Chang, chief marketing officer of UChicago Medicine, talks with us about showcasing faculty and working to help the health system grow.

Researchers find low mortality and readmissions. Dr. David Levine of Mass General Brigham says the study answers an important question about home hospital programs for patients with lower incomes.

Simon Nazarian, the system’s chief digital and technology officer, talks with us about how the organization is applying AI tools.

The Ohio-based system has seen improved operating margins. Megerian outlines the steps that led to the rebound.

The leader of the health system isn’t a pessimist, but he says it’s important to plan for tough times. He says that approach has paid dividends.

The system is looking to try and keep people healthier and avoid hospitalization, and will utilize its health plan in that effort.

Sutter Health and Santa Clara University are planning to build the Mark & Mary Stevens School of Medicine.

He says Marshfield Clinic’s integration into Sanford Health has accelerated a financial turnaround and produced benefits across the organization.

The health system says the initiatives are showing good returns. Amber Price of Sentara Health talks about the efforts to help frontline nurses and improve patient care.

Kristin Myers talks about the rollout of ambient documentation, the goal of making life easier for doctors, and implementing AI in a thoughtful way.

The health system and tech giant partnered to develop TRIALSCOPE, which aims to use AI and streamline the lengthy process of studying new drugs and treatments.

After leading the pediatric system for 18 years, she’s retiring this year. She talks with us about the growth of the organization, the culture, and its impact.

Claire Zangerle, CEO of the American Organization for Nursing Leadership, talks with us about Gen Z nurses, why hospitals need to work to retain them, and managing nurses across different generations.

She talks with us about putting patients at the center, support beyond medicine, younger patients with cancer, and how health systems need new approaches.