Health Care Management Resources

Large majorities across parties favor a range of actions to lower drug prices, including government negotiations with drug makers, though common counterarguments can dampen support.

As the US health care industry moves toward a financial model that is based on value rather than volume, keeping people healthy and out of the hospital will be key. In a fee-for-service (FSS) model, health systems generate more revenue when patient volume increases. But under a value-based model, a person who shows up at an emergency room or a doctor’s office becomes an expense rather than a source of revenue. Rather than seeing people as patients, health systems should treat them more like members. This shift can help strengthen customer loyalty, build brand and reputation, and even improve the health of our nation.

America’s Health Rankings releases three state ranking reports;

The Annual Report is the longest running annual assessment of the nation’s health on a state-by-state basis. For nearly three decades, America’s Health Rankings® Annual Report has analyzed a comprehensive set of behaviors, public and health policies, community and environmental conditions, and clinical care data to provide a holistic view of the health of the people in the nation.
The Senior Report recently completed its fifth year of presenting a comparative health report for the U.S. population aged 65 and older.
The Health of Women and Children Report is the newest state rankings report. With a focus on women of reproductive age, infants and children under age 18, this report emphasizes the population groups where change can make generational differences.

The well-known proverb “may you live in interesting times” is considered by many to be a blessing, yet others believe it is actually an ancient curse. People’s interpretation tends to correspond with their own appetite for change, as well as their comfort (or lack of) in the face of ambiguity. Regardless of the adage’s origin and intent, many would agree that these are interesting times for healthcare. In fact, at HIMSS we believe healthcare is currently undergoing a period of reformation on a scope and scale that is unmatched.