financial bailout blog http://www.financialbailoutblog.com Sat, 19 May 2012 14:53:21 +0000 en hourly 1 3 tips for hospitals to decide whether to build new facilities or renovate http://www.financialbailoutblog.com/3-tips-for-hospitals-to-decide-whether-to-build-new-facilities-or-renovate.html http://www.financialbailoutblog.com/3-tips-for-hospitals-to-decide-whether-to-build-new-facilities-or-renovate.html#comments Sat, 19 May 2012 14:53:21 +0000 http://www.financialbailoutblog.com/3-tips-for-hospitals-to-decide-whether-to-build-new-facilities-or-renovate.html Continue reading →]]> What is the most cost efficient method of expansion for a hospital: adding or renovating facilities? Return on investment is key to this question as hospital executives plan to add to their medical real estate portfolio or focus on enhancing their current assets.

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]]> http://www.financialbailoutblog.com/3-tips-for-hospitals-to-decide-whether-to-build-new-facilities-or-renovate.html/feed 0 AMA claims it wants to delay ICD-10 implementation 2 years http://www.financialbailoutblog.com/ama-claims-it-wants-to-delay-icd-10-implementation-2-years.html http://www.financialbailoutblog.com/ama-claims-it-wants-to-delay-icd-10-implementation-2-years.html#comments Sat, 19 May 2012 14:53:21 +0000 http://www.financialbailoutblog.com/ama-claims-it-wants-to-delay-icd-10-implementation-2-years.html

The American Medical Association (AMA) says it wants the ICD-10 implementation date delayed to Oct. 1, 2015.

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]]> http://www.financialbailoutblog.com/ama-claims-it-wants-to-delay-icd-10-implementation-2-years.html/feed 0 The big payoff from wellness and prevention http://www.financialbailoutblog.com/the-big-payoff-from-wellness-and-prevention.html http://www.financialbailoutblog.com/the-big-payoff-from-wellness-and-prevention.html#comments Tue, 15 May 2012 05:47:59 +0000 http://www.financialbailoutblog.com/the-big-payoff-from-wellness-and-prevention.html Continue reading →]]> The belief that “an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure” is so well ingrained that it makes it easy to think we can solve our healthcare cost crisis the easy way, by increasing spending in one area to bring down costs in another. It doesn’t necessarily work that way, at least in the short term, which is why prevention isn’t a surefire bet to keep down health insurance premiums.

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]]> http://www.financialbailoutblog.com/the-big-payoff-from-wellness-and-prevention.html/feed 0 The big payoff from wellness and prevention http://www.financialbailoutblog.com/the-big-payoff-from-wellness-and-prevention.html http://www.financialbailoutblog.com/the-big-payoff-from-wellness-and-prevention.html#comments Tue, 15 May 2012 05:47:59 +0000 http://www.financialbailoutblog.com/the-big-payoff-from-wellness-and-prevention.html Continue reading →]]> The belief that “an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure” is so well ingrained that it makes it easy to think we can solve our healthcare cost crisis the easy way, by increasing spending in one area to bring down costs in another. It doesn’t necessarily work that way, at least in the short term, which is why prevention isn’t a surefire bet to keep down health insurance premiums.

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]]> http://www.financialbailoutblog.com/the-big-payoff-from-wellness-and-prevention.html/feed 0 3 ways to optimize your hospital’s HVAC performance http://www.financialbailoutblog.com/3-ways-to-optimize-your-hospitals-hvac-performance.html http://www.financialbailoutblog.com/3-ways-to-optimize-your-hospitals-hvac-performance.html#comments Tue, 15 May 2012 05:47:59 +0000 http://www.financialbailoutblog.com/3-ways-to-optimize-your-hospitals-hvac-performance.html Continue reading →]]> Upgrading or replacing heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) systems is one of the most cited energy improvements hospital executives are implementing, 37% according to a Health Facilities Management 2011 survey. It’s no surprise either as enhancing these systems are tried-and-true methods of generating cost savings as well as promoting patient care.

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]]> http://www.financialbailoutblog.com/3-ways-to-optimize-your-hospitals-hvac-performance.html/feed 0 How the repeal of ACA could affect the uninsured http://www.financialbailoutblog.com/how-the-repeal-of-aca-could-affect-the-uninsured.html http://www.financialbailoutblog.com/how-the-repeal-of-aca-could-affect-the-uninsured.html#comments Thu, 10 May 2012 20:13:16 +0000 http://www.financialbailoutblog.com/how-the-repeal-of-aca-could-affect-the-uninsured.html Continue reading →]]> A decay in access to medical services for American adults could continue even if President Obama is re-elected in November, according to a recent Health Affairs study.

The study shows access to healthcare worsened for U.S. adults aged 19 to 64 between 2000 and 2010, even for adults with private health insurance. According to U.S. Census data, that age group represents 195 million people.

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]]> http://www.financialbailoutblog.com/how-the-repeal-of-aca-could-affect-the-uninsured.html/feed 0 Argument against ICD-10 delay doesn’t focus on right points http://www.financialbailoutblog.com/argument-against-icd-10-delay-doesnt-focus-on-right-points.html http://www.financialbailoutblog.com/argument-against-icd-10-delay-doesnt-focus-on-right-points.html#comments Thu, 10 May 2012 20:13:16 +0000 http://www.financialbailoutblog.com/argument-against-icd-10-delay-doesnt-focus-on-right-points.html Continue reading →]]>

To be honest, I think we’re beyond arguing the merits of ICD-10-CM/PCS implementation. It’s inevitable.

The American Medical Association took a vigorous shot at it, and the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) delayed implementation for one year.

I don’t think the AMA really is trying to kill it. There is a bigger goal, and ICD-10 coding is just a talking point in a larger debate.

Besides, most of the arguments have been made and aren’t going to change anyone’s mind. They haven’t yet.

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]]> http://www.financialbailoutblog.com/argument-against-icd-10-delay-doesnt-focus-on-right-points.html/feed 0 The cure for doctor burnout? Enthusiastic med school applicants http://www.financialbailoutblog.com/the-cure-for-doctor-burnout-enthusiastic-med-school-applicants.html http://www.financialbailoutblog.com/the-cure-for-doctor-burnout-enthusiastic-med-school-applicants.html#comments Thu, 10 May 2012 20:13:16 +0000 http://www.financialbailoutblog.com/the-cure-for-doctor-burnout-enthusiastic-med-school-applicants.html Continue reading →]]> Once upon a time going into medicine was one of the most sought after career paths, and for good reason. High income, lots of autonomy, little accountability, and plenty of respect were a lot to add to the opportunity to help people. Sure the long hours could be a downer and the job could be stressful, but that was about it.

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]]> http://www.financialbailoutblog.com/the-cure-for-doctor-burnout-enthusiastic-med-school-applicants.html/feed 0 Rethinking the hospital’s operating room http://www.financialbailoutblog.com/rethinking-the-hospitals-operating-room.html http://www.financialbailoutblog.com/rethinking-the-hospitals-operating-room.html#comments Sun, 06 May 2012 10:59:17 +0000 http://www.financialbailoutblog.com/rethinking-the-hospitals-operating-room.html Continue reading →]]> An operating room (OR) that has medical imaging, catheter-based interventions and surgery may sound far fetched as these disciplines have traditionally been in separate spaces, but as hospitals are discovering new and more efficient methods and technologies of delivering patient care, they are bringing these processes together.

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]]> http://www.financialbailoutblog.com/rethinking-the-hospitals-operating-room.html/feed 0 The MLR Report: Just fiddling while Rome is burning http://www.financialbailoutblog.com/the-mlr-report-just-fiddling-while-rome-is-burning.html http://www.financialbailoutblog.com/the-mlr-report-just-fiddling-while-rome-is-burning.html#comments Sun, 06 May 2012 10:59:17 +0000 http://www.financialbailoutblog.com/the-mlr-report-just-fiddling-while-rome-is-burning.html Continue reading →]]> The recent headline was, “Millions Expected To Receive Insurance Rebates Totaling $1.3 Billion.”

The Kaiser Family Foundation estimates that 3.4 million people in the individual market will receive $426 million in consumer rebates because of the Affordable Care Act’s new MLR rules. In the small group market 4.9 million enrollees will see $377 million in rebates, and 7.5 million people will get $540 million in the large group market.

Wow!

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