The Texas economy is robust, and both private and public hospitals are expanding. The 88th Legislature saw more than $2.5 billion dedicated to replacing and renovating public hospitals across the state. In Central Texas, one private health care system recently announced the investment of nearly a billion dollars in new construction and expansion of existing facilities. Texas institutions are stepping…
This article is sponsored by Cynerio. Texas Targeted by HackersIn recent years the health care industry has become the primary target for cybercriminals. Fueled by valuable patient data, lagging security practices and an increasing willingness to pay ransoms, attackers have found high value, low effort targets throughout the United States. Unfortunately, Texas is not immune to the efforts of hackers.…
ChartSpan is the largest full-service Chronic Care Management (CCM) organization in the United States. In addition to turnkey CCM coordination and compliance, ChartSpan offers Advanced Primary Care Management, Annual Wellness Visit (AWV) software, and quality improvement services. ChartSpan now partners with more than 175 practices, hospitals and health systems to provide value-based care to Medicare beneficiaries. ChartSpan’s Value Proposition: ChartSpan’s…
Discover security gaps facing health care organizations, how to fortify cybersecurity defenses, and what next steps to take during a breach.
Qualivis assists a large, nonprofit health system that recognized the unsustainability of its contingent labor spend and anticipated that this could create staffing shortages.
This article is sponsored by Dexur. Health care providers continually face the challenge of effectively navigating complex CMS programs such as CMS Star Ratings, Hospital Readmission Reduction Program (HRRP), Value-Based Purchasing (VBP) and Medicare Spending per Beneficiary (MSPB). These programs can seem like a labyrinth of uncertainty, often resulting in unexpected outcomes when CMS Star ratings, HRRP penalties and VBP…
Rural hospitals are grappling with financial burdens exacerbated by the pandemic. Leveraging Paymerang's Payment Automation helps rural hospitals alleviate financial stressors and keep doors open for patients in these communities.
Clinical staffing groups owned by physicians keep control and incentive where they belong—with the clinicians who care for patients.
A debate has emerged over the past several years, thanks in no small part to the national discussion about the growing student loan crisis. Should you contribute to your employer’s retirement plan or work to pay down your debt obligations? This has been, and still is, a very personal decision.
The Scope is the blog of the Texas Hospital Association. From articles about innovative products and services to in-depth pieces on current issues and trends, The Scope provides relevant insights that health care executives can use in supporting their hospitals.
