Years ago, I implemented what was considered the most advanced hospital Decision Support System (DSS) existing at the time. It was impressive, but complex, cumbersome and slow. It took a contingent of ...

Trying to manage a hospital revenue stream is easier said than done, and with a multitude of payors and federal and state regulations to monitor, it’s no wonder a hospital’s revenue cycle and ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write at the intersection of healthcare technology and policy. Oct 12, 2014, 10:13pm EDT Oct 13, 2014, 02:23am EDT This article ...

Hospitals might be faced with a heavy financial burden if an upcoming lease accounting rule is passed. Switching a lease agreement such as medical equipment and real estate from an expense to an asset ...

Consumer advocates say there are steps you can take to protect yourself. For planned diagnostic tests, for instance, people should shop around and in some cases check a hospital's discounted cash ...

To ensure sustainability of our health care system and, consequently, access to care for many Americans, providers must now translate this underused data resource into meaningful cost savings. In an ...