Kindred Hospitals, a national network of long-term acute care hospitals (LTACHs), provide specialized treatment and rehabilitation for medically complex patients. LTACHs like Kindred are equipped to provide the same level of treatment as short-term acute care hospitals (STACHs) can but…
Michael Fosina began serving as president of Calvary Hospital in New York City in January, bringing decades of healthcare experience to the role. Prior to his current position, Mr. Fosina served as COO of Calvary, which provides care for terminally…
Today’s consumers have access to more information than ever before—and the power to make their own healthcare decisions. As a result, consumer insights have become a necessity. From marketing strategies that hinge on a deep understanding of the consumer perception…
As healthcare organizations continue to evaluate and advance their technology, true interoperability remains a persistent challenge. Health systems are increasingly looking for opportunities to create a seamless data exchange across their enterprises to improve patient care without adding complexity. Becker’s…
As the newly-appointed chief population health officer at York, Pa.-based WellSpan Health, Timothy Switaj, MD, is focused on developing a long-term strategy rooted in value-based care.
The financial headwinds facing hospitals and health systems today are both persistent and evolving. As labor shortages, rising costs and reimbursement pressures continue to strain operations, health system leaders are increasingly focused on strategies to improve efficiency and remain competitive.…
For optimal profitability, providers must understand the full process of getting paid for the care they deliver — from scheduling to treatment, coding, billing, and reimbursement. Fees per claim, or the costs associated with getting an individual claim paid, is…
Cleveland Clinic has long partnered with health systems around the world, offering access to its expertise in patient care and peer-to-peer reviews of complex cases.
Cleveland Clinic has long partnered with health systems around the world, offering access to its expertise in patient care and peer-to-peer reviews of complex cases.
In 2012, Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox, Ill., performed its first procedure using a da Vinci® robotic surgical system.
