Cutting through Regulatory Change to Innovate as a Surgical Practice
By Sal Casillas How one multi-specialty surgery center is making big investments and taking big risks to grow with outcomes-based payment models Benita Tapia at 90210 Medical Center, a high-performance multi-specialty surgery center in Los Angeles, knows all about the pressures medical group practices are undergoing to deliver quality outcomes to patients in a changing […]
Actionable Analytics: Maximizing Practice Productivity
There are so many things you want to do, but don’t have the time or energy. There aren’t enough hours in the day. Everything seems to bleed together. If these are familiar sentiments at your practice, then it’s probably time you listen to us and consider implementing an analytics system.
Actionable Analytics: Marrying EHRs and Reporting for Meaningful Use
We couldn’t possibly wrap up a series on analytics without mentioning the hottest topic in healthcare IT, could we? EHRs allow practices to track patients by better chronicling the physician-patient experience, which makes for enhanced reporting, improved outcomes, and a more structured view of each patient’s clinical profile.
Actionable Analytics: How Knowing Your Patient Mix Will Boost Efficiency
The patients at your practice are like a bag of Chex Mix – every person requires varying degrees of attention for different symptoms and diseases in the way every morsel in your crunchy medley provides a different texture and taste. Some require more gustatory attention than others. I’m a rye chips person myself and savor […]
Actionable Analytics: Monitor Patient Data for Enhanced Efficiency
All trends indicate healthcare is converting to a pay-for-performance model of reimbursement. Is your practice ready? Now more than ever, it’s important to account for cost issues, quality gaps, and any other missteps resulting from shifting to a new EHR or other systems. This is where analytics tools play a part.
Actionable Analytics: Tracking Patient Flow to Save Money
Do you want your practice to feel overwhelmed? It’s not a pleasant feeling. It’s often a challenge for healthcare providers to keep track of patient appointment trends, which often results in poor labor usage and increased no-shows. Analytics will help you create an effective strategy to track and manage patient appointment trends. This will help […]
Actionable Analytics: Develop a Marketing Plan for Your Practice
Some healthcare providers forget the role marketing plays in running a successful practice. Implementing an analytics system at your practice will help you pinpoint whether your patients come from marketing campaigns or physician referrals. Whether you’re looking to develop solid referrals or a meaningful web presence, analytics will help you create effective marketing strategies to […]
Actionable Analytics: Picturing Your Practice’s Financials
The power of analytics is undeniable. The insights derived from choosing an analytics system drive business decisions – both future strategies and day-to-day operations. Imagine what this kind of power can do for your revenue cycle. Real-time data can change the way you make adjustments and streamline your practice’s workflow by allowing claims to be […]
Actionable Analytics: Make Reporting Easy and Useful
Implementing an analytics system doesn’t have to be daunting. The right tools can help you create an environment where data is easily accessible to the entire staff. Setting up this kind of system requires a forward-thinking attitude, an understanding of different analytics methodologies between different vendors and products, and not confusing insight with integration.
Actionable Analytics: Improve Profitability Through Data-Driven Decisions
Your practice may either have trouble collecting and compiling actionable information, or it could be buried under mountains of data. How do you resolve the issue? Sure, you’ve been told repeatedly to choose an analytics system that will help you more effectively utilize valuable reports and resources to increase profits, improve efficiency and enhance the […]