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Technology
NCQA Chief to Tech Execs: Invest More in Primary Care
Retiring NCQA President Peggy O?Kane says health system and hospital leaders should be investing in technology that supports the primary...
CMO
The Exec: How to Engage Physicians in Quality, Cost Reduction, and Value-Based Care
Ballad Health's Clinical Council leverages the expertise of physician leaders and frontline clinicians.
CMO
CommonSpirit Health Making Gains in Quality and Patient Safety
Harnessing data is essential to improve quality and patient safety, the chief medical and quality officer of CommonSpirit Health says.
CMO
Report Highlights Trends in Locum Tenens Clinician Utilization
The primary reason for using locum tenens clinicians remains filling open staff positions temporarily, but healthcare organizations are increasingly using...
Payer
Complaints About Gaps in Medicare Advantage Networks Are Common. Federal Enforcement Is Rare.
Government documents show CMS does little to enforce long-standing rules intended to ensure about 35 million plan members can see...
CMO
HL Shorts: Keys to Success in Promoting Care Quality
In this HL Shorts video, find out about the primary strategies for improving care quality from Anthony Altobelli, MD, the...
CEO
Quality Takes a Back Seat to Scale in Nonprofit Hospital CEO Pay
A study finds executive compensation is increasingly tied to hospital size and system growth rather than care quality, raising concerns...
CMO
The Exec: A CMO's Guide for Effective Care Coordination
In the hospital setting, care coordination often starts in the emergency department, this CMO says.
Revenue Cycle
How AdventHealth is Using AI to Connect Clinical and Rev Cycle Teams
By leveraging AI to prioritize chart reviews and streamline physician queries, AdventHealth is bridging the gap between clinical and revenue...
CEO
Infographic: 3 Tips to Drive Down Costs, Improve Operational Efficiency
Novant Health?s COO offers advice for fellow hospital leaders aiming to contain costs without compromising quality.
CMO
HL Shorts: Why CMOs Should Focus on Diabetes Care in Hospital Setting
The American Diabetes Association (ADA) has established standards of care for diabetes patients in the hospital setting.
CMO
The Exec: SSM Health CMO Shares Tips for Succeeding in Physician Development
The primary elements of physician development include effective onboarding, education, and mentorship, this new hospital CMO says.