Ideas & Insights

In the health care industry, the emphasis on accountability is driven in part by customer expectations as out-of-pocket expenses rise.

RPA delivers the ability to automate highly-manual, yet low complexity processes to improve accuracy and speed with lower costs.

With buy-and-builds becoming more prevalent in health care M&A, effective merger integration can be critical to success.

Before investing in a health care company, private equity firms need to thoroughly understand the cybersecurity risks they may inherit.

PE investors and health care entrepreneurs see an opportunity to offer behavioral health services via efficient and tech-enabled platforms.

Innovative companies are working on ways to break health care’s legacy mold and deliver better experiences and outcomes for patients.

Learn about CMS’ final rule for skilled nursing facilities, including Medicare payment rates and quality programs.

Pricing transparency is a widely discussed topic in health care as patients view themselves as consumers with more control over choice.

Skepticism regarding artificial intelligence is understandable, but it’s often based on a misunderstanding of what AI really is.

Investors are eyeing higher-yield hospital revenue bonds amid bargain prices. So why haven’t health care systems issued more bonds?

It is critical that health care organizations have a comprehensive approach in implementing the new lease accounting requirements.

From tracking mental health to providing verifiable credentialing, blockchain can address many needs for health care organizations.

Health care systems are using acquisitions to install their own talent pipelines in response to a shortage of skilled labor.

Wearable tech’s transformative power promotes healthy lifestyles, lowers insurance coverage spending and increases employee engagement.

Examine PE deals, M&A trends and the economic implications of both in the newly released 2018 Annual HC & LS Industry Spotlight.

Medicaid expansion in 2019 could positively affect health care providers in states with the expanded government benefit.

In challenging sellers’ market for life sciences and medical devices, private equity firms and strategics vie competitively.

What are the unique health care-specific issues related to personal information and data privacy that every investor should understand

How can technology improve the health care industry by streamlining processes and creating efficiencies, improving the patient experience?

Learn ways to successfully run a smooth sale and achieve capital growth in the health care industry by implementing the right strategies.

Increased adoption of technology and the ability to adapt in the face of regulatory pressures will be top of mind for health care

What’s the early impact of tariffs? Commentary on economic conditions reveals evidence of rising input costs and general trade anxiety.

Significant opportunities for innovation and investment continued to define the health care industry through Q1 2018.

Health care is a prime target for hackers, and a new report can help you understand potential data breach threats and their related costs.

Significant deal value, propped up by outliers, suggests cash-rich acquires and fervent bidding for top assets.

Health care entities should proactively educate their executives and board members on ASC 606 and the effect on financial reporting.

The IRS and the U.S. Department of the Treasury have released Notice 2017-73, outlining proposed guidance on donor advised funds.

Missed our webcast on pharmacy financial performance optimization? Check out this recap, plus get additional insights on 340B payment cuts.

According to the American Hospital Association, hospitals should be prepared for scrutiny related to health care pricing. Learn more.

Our view on the direction of policy and probability of substantial reforms being passed in 2017, following recent visits with policymakers,.

Learn how project management and quality assurance, a strategic and independent method, assesses IT project health and improves outcomes.

With heightened regulatory requirements and ongoing competition, it's key for your health care organization to evaluate and address risk.

With dealmaking characterized by large transactions amid slowing volume, health care remains an attractive yet challenging prospect.

Successful Health Level 7 International interface implementation takes the combined skill sets of the interface team and data experts.

Learn key strategies to address denials management challenges in your health care organization. Start your assessment with our questions.

Mergers and acquisitions activity slows in health care as uncertainty around the Affordable Care Act, other legislation clouds industry.

Early planning, key engagement and informed decision-making significantly improves technology project success at health care organizations.

Physician practices must have an understanding of hierarchical condition categories and revenue potential. Learn more.

Get a recap on our pre- and post-system integration issues webcast, which also featured a case study on Saint Luke’s Health System.

Challenges in the health care industry and trends across the private equity landscape are resulting in decreased M&A activity.

Learn about the impact of the Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act (MACRA) and its effects on health systems and physicians.

Learn core guiding principles to launch a value-driven enterprise health record initiative at your health care organization.

Learn about key regulatory provisions affecting health care organizations’ revenue streams, and review our webcast series here.

The IRS continues to analyze returns, hospital websites and other information for compliance with IRC Section 501(r). Learn more.

Spending across the entire health care industry continues to improve, but pricing pressures may result in a more modest pace of growth.

Learn about common technology challenges related to population health management and the importance of the interoperable framework.

Learn about key technology, tools and strategies health care organizations can use for long-term population health management.

Gain insights on the tools, process and market observations that are pertinent to population health management.

Pricing transparency is a multiyear transformation and requires the engagement of many different stakeholders throughout the organization.

Collaboration and alignment between IT audit and IT security helps health care organizations better manage information security risks.

The health care industry is still grappling with the effects of evolving government policies.

This webcast summary focuses on the importance of corporate compliance effectiveness in health care organizations.

Learn how the Program for Evaluating Payment Patterns Electronic Report (PEPPER) affects your skilled nursing facility.

Learn about the Skilled Nursing Facility Utilization and Payment Public Use File and its impact on your organization.

This webcast recap summarizes how to use a working capital enhancement model to transform your health care organization's revenue cycle.

Skilled nursing facilities are cautioned to accurately report and bill therapy services, especially when therapy changes.

With strong competition driving higher valuations in the health care industry, additional scrutiny on the part of buyers makes sense.

This webcast summary focuses on regulatory updates for the health care industry recently released from the Federal Register.

Growth in the numbers of insureds and evolution of insurance payment models are primary drivers of the heightened levels of health care M&A activity.

Here's what health care organizations need to know about finding and addressing painpoints after transitioning to ICD-10 coding.

Skilled nursing facilities: Learn about the new Value-Based Purchasing program and its impact on skilled nursing facility payments.

Consumer demand for the health care industry is set to grow further, as sizable demographics age and more consumers obtain insurance.

Demand in the health care industry is increasing, thanks to several factors, especially demographic changes and more insured Americans.

Auditing authorities are expanding their capabilities. Prepare your long-term care facility for compliance and integrity audits. Learn how.

This e-book focuses on the top issues in health care. Learn about: M&A, HIPAA/HITECH compliance, revenue cycle and more.

With the increase in unlawful uses of health care data in underground markets, learn what cyber risks could affect your organization.

The Affordable Care Act has expanded the pool of potential health care customers, translating into an opportunity for private equity deals.

With the approaching deadline of October 1, 2015, facilities are reminded to prepare for their ICD 10 transition.

The ACA employer mandate requires many companies to offer employees minimum essential coverage that is adequate and affordable.

RSM’s Senior Living Health Care Connection provides the latest compliance and reporting news related to the long-term care industry.

Outsourcing, collections improvements and denials prevention are some of the ways you can improve revenue cycle.

Read on to learn how multiple regulatory changes are expected to impact hospitals and health systems in 2015 and beyond.

Learn about the importance of establishing a pricing transparency methodology, as well as a rational pricing strategy.

Learn important practices to keep in mind to ensure optimal compliance with health care’s ever-changing regulations.

M&A is on the rise due to favorable credit markets and clarity surrounding Affordable Care Act implementation. Learn more.

Learn more about economic perspectives and deal flow trends for four industries important to the M&A and private equity markets.

Learn more about economic perspectives and deal flow trends for four industries important to the M&A and private equity markets.

Learn about the importance of improving security breach awareness and proper planning for HIPAA/HITECH compliance.

Health care M&A activity continues its downward trend, but an uptick in technology M&A points to an interest in industry-specific software.

Regulatory uncertainty coupled with high valuations continue to stymie the overall volume of health care dealmaking.

It’s likely that billing and coding missteps can cost a practice millions of dollars each year if errors go unchecked.

Learn about key regulatory provisions affecting health care organizations’ revenue streams, and review our webcast series here.