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Information technology
The National Center for Healthcare Leadership notes that healthcare
management involves the use of information technology. Healthcare is in the
process of being transformed and the role of information technology cannot
be overlooked. Information technology has numerous applications in
Capacity
Capacity is an important aspect of healthcare management. Capacity is the
ability of an existing healthcare entity, including providers such as physicians
and nurses, to provide the services that are needed by the patients. Capacity
also supports a safe and comfortable environment for the patients Capacity
must remain a key priority for the healthcare leadership team. In a clinic or
hospital setting the management team will need to evaluate if the current
structure, such as buildings, beds, and waiting areas, are sufficient to meet
the needs of the patients, staff, and family members. The healthcare system
that does not have adequate capacity may be challenged to fully meet the
needs of the patient population.
attention to the things that define who they are. With regulations and
expenses, health care practitioners must address specific management
strategies.
Managing Costs
Health care costs are one of the biggest issues in America today. Costs
keep spiraling, but the costs most people talk about aren't the same costs
health care entities have to consider.
Health care entities have to stay on top of the cost of supplies, employees
and regulations. Strategies include standardization of processes and supply
items, instead of allowing physicians to pick and choose based on their
preferences. They have to pay for qualified personnel, weighing the benefits
of lower paid personnel without the same skill level of personnel with proven
competence. And they have to recognize that the costs of making sure their
facilities pass all state and federal standards, as well as keeping staff trained
so they maintain their certifications, are lower than being fined for violations
of each.
qualified staff handles what they're allowed to take care of. Another could be
evaluating how much cash each person in accounts receivable brings in
before cutting positions there. Outsourcing and interim staffing are always
options.
Revenue
In many communities, there are multiple health care entities providing the
same services. Some of those services might be mandated, like emergency
rooms for hospitals. Others aren't, such as dialysis centers and cardiology
services. Sound strategies would include not providing services that another
entity or physician is much better at, and concentrating on core services that
can be provided well and with more efficiency. Another strategy is to put
more effort into promoting services that are more cost-effective, yet offer the
opportunity to provide more and better-paying outpatient procedures.
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When you go to the hospital to have a service provided and go home the
same day, you are an outpatient. The revenue cycle process for outpatients
covers the charge capture, the billing, and the follow-up and collections
processes for the hospital
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some fashion. Hospitals will use charge sheets or have automatic computer
entries that contain numbers to identify each procedure that was performed.
Coding
Billing
Patients are given 120 days to make payment on their medical bills.
They will either receive a series of statements or collection calls from the
hospital on bills with high dollar amounts. If unsatisfied, these bills will go to
a collection agency.
What Are the Primary Sources of Operating Revenue in the Health
Care Industry?
As President Barack Obama stresses health care reform, one issue that arises
as of 2010 is how health care facilities will gain the revenue they need to
operate. The United States, unlike most other industrialized nations, does not
have national health care and therefore funds medical assistance in multiple
ways.
Government Aid
The government provides some revenue for the health care industry
through subsidies and grants. The government also provides the revenue for
health care programs like Medicare and Medicaid. American citizens usually
provide this aid indirectly through taxes or other wage deductions, but the
government also borrows some funds as part of its annual budget. Both the
federal and state governments generate health care revenue this way.
Legislators are debating whether raising taxes is an efficient solution to
getting health care to everyone, since higher taxes decrease how much
Americans have to spend on other essentials.
Out of Pocket Direct Payments
Health care patients generate the majority of revenue for the industry,
according to the HealthPAC Online website. Patients put money into health
care when they pay out of pocket for medical services -- that is, when they
cover the cost of their care without the help of a third party. The amount of
revenue that a facility gets from patient payments depends on the rates the
facility sets. Much of the health care reform movement has focused on trying
to reduce the percentage of health care revenue that comes from patient's
pockets.
Premiums
companies pay to health care providers thus comes largely from the
premiums that all policy holders give the companies.
Private Donations
Hospitals can make money in many ways; the main source is insurance
companies, followed closely by pharmaceutical companies. Along with these,
hospitals earn money directly from the patients.
Hospital Insurance Plans
Each insurance plan is different, and plans pay at different rates, depending
on the state the hospital is in and the reason for hospitalization. Hospitals
will make more money caring for surgical patients than those who are there
for non-surgical purposes. Due to the nature of their stay, surgical patients
will probably require more procedures, diagnostic testing and medications,
meaning that the hospital uses more resources and makes more money from
these patients.
Length of Stay
Patients who stay for a shorter period of time generate more money for the
hospital. This explains why hospitals are often anxious to get the patient
fixed and discharged quickly. Many times, insurance companies offer rewards
for the hospitals who have shorter stay times for their patients. Guidelines
are closely followed that determine the length of time a patient with a
specific diagnosis can remain in the hospital. Doctors who insist on longer
stays are many times denied treatment for their patients in the future at
particular hospitals.
The demand for health care services has increased, making this one of the most
booming industries in global economics. If you aim to establish a new hospital, one
of the first things you must do is obtain financing. Writing a business plan for your
hospital is the best way to propose, and then secure, the funding you will need. You
must know how much money you will need to start, and then run, your hospital.
Your research should encompass every aspect of the hospital from goals, to location
and development, to construction, to marketing, to staffing and administration.
Writing your plan will require a lot of research, but it will be a tremendous asset to
you as you seek funding and make further decisions about your future hospital.
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Emphasize areas of special services your hospital will offer, such as whether
or not it will be a children's hospital, or a neurology facility.
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Research the needs of the community. Evaluate what healthcare needs either
aren't being met or aren't being met well. Research the services offered by
competing healthcare facilities in the area and define how your hospital
would be different.
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Speak with officials at other hospitals offering the same services you would
like to offer but who are not in your area and therefore not in competition
with you. Your goal is to find out what types of materials and equipment you
will need in your own hospital, as well as the type of facility you will need to
operate well. Answers to these questions will help determine the start-up
costs and the operational costs for building and running your business.
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Consult with a commercial real estate agent to find possible tracts of land or
existing facilities that could be converted to your hospital. Consult with an
architect to determine construction or conversion costs for the facility. This
stage of the process will help you determine the size and capacity of your
hospital as well as your construction or renovation costs.
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Determine the exact types and amounts of equipment and goods you will
need to open your hospital, given its intended size and scope. This can be
based on the information you obtained in step 3. Research the current prices
for everything. This will give you the final numbers you will need for your
start-up cost estimates.
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Create a marketing plan and advertising budget for your hospital. Decide
upon the types of advertisements you will use to spread the word about your
new hospital, and how often they will run. You will need two different sections
to your marketing plan, one section for your initial marketing before the
hospital opens, and one section for your annual marketing efforts once the
hospital is running.
Determine your staffing and insurance needs based on the size and scope of
the hospital you're planning. Determine salaries and estimate the costs of
any benefits you would like to offer your employees. Also factor in your other
operational expenses -- utilities, office supplies, furniture, replacement of
equipment and the restocking of goods. These numbers, combined with your
marketing numbers, will provide your estimate of operating costs.
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Draft your business plan. In many ways, the hospital business plan is similar
to a standard business plan. Within your plan, you will need to include
information on the business and a description of your hospital's goals. It will
also need to include your marketing plan, information on the competitors in
your area, personnel and operating procedures, and information on operating
expenses. Include lots of detailed financial information and an estimated
balance sheet and income summaries. Once you have gathered all of the
information from your research, writing the proposal will not be difficult.
Henny Youngman
once comically said, "I told the doctor I broke my leg in two places.
He told me to quit going to those places." This is a great
inspirational quote to remind you that laughter is needed in
medicine. A well-placed joke puts a smile on the faces of patients
whose thoughts are otherwise consumed with the fear and
instability of the unknown. Use this quote to remind yourself to do
everything in your power to put a smile on the faces of your coworkers and your patients.
Tom Vilsack
Dag Hammarskjld
Albert Pike
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