Hospitals face significant risks from data breaches that are exacerbated by existing financial and operational pressures. Hospital executives must prioritize automated IT security solutions to enhance defense without overwhelming already strained resources.
This article is sponsored by PointClickCare. For health care professionals, especially those working in emergency departments (EDs), the risk of being physically attacked by a patient is no longer a rare occurrence. Alarmingly, most nurses have experienced workplace violence and nearly half have seen a rise in rates in the past year. In response, Texas is stepping up with Senate…
It might be the most common question asked by retirement savers: How much money do I need to save for retirement? There’s no one-size-fits-all answer to this question — it will be different for everyone based on a number of factors: time horizon until retirement, anticipated income in retirement, longevity and desired retirement lifestyle.
The Texas Hospital Association invites member hospitals to participate in town hall meetings to learn more about Texas hospitals’ policy priorities entering 2025 and the implications that the pivotal November 2024 election could carry for the state’s health care landscape
The 2025 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Proposed Rule introduces several major changes to CMS’s policies and reimbursements. Texas health systems now face a new conversion factor and the removal of code G0511 for Chronic Care Management (CCM) programs. But providers will also have the opportunity to engage with a new care management service, called Advanced Primary Care Management (APCM), which…
This article is sponsored by VativoRx, a leader in rebate management solutions, helping health care organizations capture significant rebate revenues to improve financial health and sustainability. In the ever-evolving landscape of Texas health care, hospitals face a myriad of challenges and opportunities. From severe staffing shortages to rising operational costs, the industry must navigate complex issues to maintain quality care…
This article is sponsored by Keypath Education. While shortages dominate headlines, the challenges within the nursing workforce extend far beyond the numbers. Increased demand for health care services, coupled with strained resources and an aging population, is leading to nurse burnout and creating a cycle of depletion within the workforce. As experienced nurses leave the profession, the loss of their…
This article is sponsored by AblePay. When the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), and U.S. Department of Treasury (Treasury) launched an inquiry into high-cost specialty financial products, such as medical credit cards and installment loans, it caused medical providers to re-think the affordability issue facing patients. Those products are sometimes pushed on…
In effort to increase healthcare transparency and empower consumers to make informed decisions, the Transparency in Coverage (TiC) rule was finalized in 2020 by the Depts of Health & Human Services, Labor, and the Treasury, requiring health plans to disclose negotiated prices for medical services, releasing Machine Readable Files (MRFs) for payments by procedure and provider beginning 7/1/22. As hospital…
Frontline nurses are equally skilled in compassionate bedside manner as they are in driving policy change. In fact, it’s their background in clinical expertise that makes many Texas health care leaders effective in the role. Grit, perseverance and a lifetime commitment to serving others are just some of the characteristics that make ambitious nurses the perfect candidate to lead teams, hospitals and organizations.
