Amy Rhine-Pallas

"We pay for service, not value or outcomes." Profound words coming from Kevin Cox, former CHRO of GE, during his recent appearance on our podcast. We had a great conversation surrounding so many facets of healthcare, including Kevin's view on the future. Catch the full conversation via the link below: https://bit.ly/4hm5fpv #BrokenBenefits #CustomerExperience #Healthcare

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GASTROENTEROLOGY QUARTERLY UPDATES - 3rd Quarter - Live Webinar - July 10, 2024 - 1 hr web - 10am PT - 1 ceu from AAPC. SPECIAL DISCOUNT ADDITIONAL ATTENDEES - sign up first person at regular price - each add'l attendee(s) goes for $99 a person (includes their own connection, materials & ceu's) - limited spaces available at this rate, so signed up soon! Here's link to download registration and fax to (415)892-1271 or register online at McVey Seminars website - https://lnkd.in/g4SAuyic WANT AN AMAZING DISCOUNT? (for a short time this below discount has an extra $50 off for this week only - so take advantage of double savings for a limited time) TO GET THE NEXT 4 GI QUARTERLIES AT THE LOW PRICE OF $735.00 (BRINGS THE COST FROM $230.00 EACH TO $183.75> here's link to do all 4 sessions for 2024/2025 - https://lnkd.in/gNXFUe8 / #gastroenterology #gastroenterologist #gastrointestinal #gastro #gidoc #healthcare #medicalbilling #medicalcoding #medicalbillingandcoding #coding #billing

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Just posted Capital Strategies Insight #023. Let's take a look at counting the costs of equipment re-use, especially when you change locations. Check it out at https://lnkd.in/epsfT_NR #medicalequipment, #capitalequipment, #medicalassets

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CFOs and Finance Teams: Think transparency into your value-based contracts, programs, and risk arrangements. Health-System Finance teams are spending considerable energy financially reconciling risk arrangements with multiple payors. We automate this process to provide monthly financial transparency on those levers within your contracts. This results in earning more because it is quicker and easier to find underperformance. As a past Finance professional, it was not always possible to make the needed adjustments but having the transparency allowed me to budget according.

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Great Post Bob ... I have said a few times... "The role of Supply Chain in healthcare is evolving significantly, shifting from a transactional role to a strategic function with a direct impact on financial performance. Supply Chain now has a presence at the C-level, underscoring its importance in driving margins and supporting sustainable financial models. By adopting a holistic approach to expense management and overseeing all non-labor spending, Supply Chain leaders can create substantial value.And its not all created equal. Exmaple: reducing costs by just 5% can yield the same profit impact as increasing revenue by 100%, highlighting the efficiency of cost management over revenue initiatives in improving profitability. This transformation aligns closely with strategic imperatives around delivering higher value with fewer resources, supporting revenue generation, and enhancing competitive advantage. Moving towards clinically integrated, population health-focused, and value-based contracting models is critical for the future."

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Incorporating patient insights is no longer optional—it’s essential. Understanding the lived experiences of patients transforms every step of clinical research and trial design. At Inspire, we believe the patient voice holds the power to reshape real-world evidence (RWE). By listening to their experiences, we’re enabling life sciences stakeholders to design smarter clinical trials, accelerate time to market, and create more impactful treatments. From molecule to market, this RWE breakthrough is changing the game—paving the way for research and commercialization strategies that truly reflect patient needs.  Let’s keep putting patients at the center of innovation. For more information visit: https://lnkd.in/eVPWkG4D #PatientVoice #RealWorldEvidence 

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With years of proven evidence, iFR helps physicians make informed decisions. Decisions that help determine not just whether to treat, but where to treat, ensuring precise, patient-focused care. Learn more. https://lnkd.in/ggKNcWK2

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In our upcoming webinar, we’ll dive into the impact and trends of utilization functions since the 2MN Rule changes became effective Jan. 1, 2024. Don't miss out on these valuable insights—register now: https://optumin.co/uqlfzu #Optum #Provider #Healthcare #MedicareAdvantage #UtilizationReview #TwoMidnightRule #UtilizationManagement #Compliance #OperationalEfficiency

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This leaves me perplexed. If the government, as a payer for all health care services, wants to reduce what it pays for drugs (let's just say, for the sake of argument, to a degree more aligned with their added health benefit) in order to fund ANOTHER health program, in this case home care for the elderly, what's wrong with that? Isn't that the best, most ethical reason for which to seek lower prices for drugs, doctors, hospitals, etc? Every cost is a potential "piggy bank" for other priorities that we, as a nation, might want to spend more on. I could even argue that a moral society should wish to spend less on drugs (or any other health service) in order to increase funding for services outside of health care, such as education, or industrial investments that would help safeguard the environment for future generations. Drugs are surely not the only area of health spending that we should be scrutinizing, but hospitals and physicians came under government cost control years ago to support other priorities, so why not drugs? And I really hope people will think deeply before criticizing efforts to find savings wherever possible to support home health care for our most vulnerable citizens. Am I missing something?

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ClinIntell's webinars are a treasure trove of information on sustainable clinical documentation improvement and serve as a roadmap to success through physician engagement. Follow the link below to access our catalog of available sessions, and let me know which one you find most valuable

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If your organization struggles with getting accurate, timely, accountable information to decision makers in a easily consumable format; check out these common requests and how Sixth Sense Intelligence delivers!

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The rise in hospitalizations is fueling the demand for advanced hospital bed management systems, ensuring efficient allocation of resources for inpatient care. Leading companies like McKesson, Oracle, and GE Healthcare are leveraging strategic partnerships to innovate and gain a competitive edge. These collaborations drive advancements in patient care and streamline hospital operations globally. Learn more about the market: https://lnkd.in/dQHarJJC . . . #hospital #bed #management #systems #tbrc #thebusinessresearchcompany #marketresearch #marketintelligence

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What are payers looking for from their #healthcare partner in today’s complex landscape? Let's have a conversation. Watch our latest #MedTalksMinute with Arpit Patel, VP of Trade Relations, to learn more. #wearemedimpact #atruepartner #healthcarepartner MedImpact Healthcare Systems, Inc.

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The outcomes you drive from your automated payment systems and digital communications only are as good as the data on hand and the business goals in place to sync with the data. Follow RevSpring Healthcare for more insight and perspective.

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Check out this awesome discussion between Dr. Pelo and Dr. Curren.

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Are we, as leaders, doing enough to be transparent with our teams? Are we sharing not just the successes but also the challenges we face? By embracing transparency, we can build stronger, more resilient organizations ready to navigate any uncertainty. And, we need to recognize that being transparent is hard. It means openness, encourages collaboration, innovation, and a sense of ownership among team members. But, it involves vulnerability on our end. If we as leaders are successful, we will be able to create trusting and successful teams. #Leadership #Transparency #Trust #Communication

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Value Based Care for Nephrologists with Brian O'Dea: Insights from the CEO of NANI - Nephrology Associates Northern Illinois / Indiana. As value-based care (VBC) continues to shape the healthcare landscape, practices like NANI have positioned themselves as pioneers in adapting to this new model. CEO Brian O'Dea shared how NANI has not only embraced VBC but also thrived by focusing on patient outcomes, cost efficiency, and collaborative care. Find out more insights from the podcast here: https://lnkd.in/eFangan4

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With decreased bed availability, thinned hospital margins and increased demand for care that exceeds the hospital supply — improving patient flow has become a focus for health system C-suite executives. I shared with Fierce Healthcare this broader strategy that could improve hospital throughput performance: 1. Use data to create a network of high-performing post-acute options 2. Measure and manage performance across that ecosystem with agreed-upon targets 3. Create alignment with post-acute providers to help with transfers 4. Make protocols that guide readmissions after initial discharge This strategy has allowed Allina Health to achieve high performance in our hospitals for throughput and capacity management. In less than a year, we have saved 24,808 inpatient days, reduced discharge to skilled nursing facilities length of stay by 1.61 days and decreased discharge to home health length of stay by 0.89 days. To read more about this strategy for improved hospital throughput performance, click the link in the comments below.

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