Research
Each of HBI’s research communities is anchored by independent research designed to help leaders evaluate their approaches and put improvement plans into action. See below for some of our most recent articles and resources from each Academy.
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Adopting a Non-Traditional Approach to Secure...
Obtaining physicians' buy-in for documentation improvement, bridging the gap between coding and clinical functions
Piloting a “Rep-less” Model To Reduce Orthopedic OR...
A case study outlining a rep-less model pilot project and the savings achieved
Reducing Incidence of Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia Through...
How one medical center in California has essentially reduced VAP to 0 through several initiatives
Building and Sustaining Telemedicine for...
The Growing Importance of Physician Engagement
Examining key industry trends that are making physician engagement critical for success under value-driven models
Utilizing an Evolving, Multidisciplinary Approach to Prevent...
Establishing a multi-focused approach to sepsis prevention and control at the system level
Optimizing Processes in Healthcare Revenue Cycle Management
This 2016 research overview provides a glimpse into the primary areas of the Revenue Cycle Academy's focus for the coming year
Driving Quality Healthcare Across the Continuum
This 2016 research overview provides a glimpse into the primary areas of the Cost & Quality Academy's focus for the coming year
Driving Health Care IT Innovation
This 2016 research overview provides a glimpse into the primary areas of the Information Technology Academy's focus for the coming year
Promoting Improvement Through Supply Chain Solutions
This 2016 research overview provides a glimpse into the primary areas of the Supply Chain Academy's focus for the coming year
Welcome to Supply Chain Management: Driving Operational Success
This article introduces our readers to the scope of the Supply Chain Academy's monthly Supply Chain Management journal
Improving Care Transitions: Collaborative...
Observation Status Notification Requirements: A...
Provides an overview of the newly released Notice of Observation Treatment and Implication for Care Eligibility Act (NOTICE Act)
Preventing Readmissions at an Academic Medical...
A case study featuring effective strategies to reduce preventable readmissions of various patient types
Mitigating the Effects of Saline IV Solution Shortage
Strategies from several health systems on addressing the ongoing limited availability of IV solution
Structures and Functions: TeleHealth and Tele-ICU Programs
A white paper featuring several organizations' approaches to implementing and maintaining telemedical structures in multiple departments throughout hospitals and health systems
Disposable vs Reusable Lab Coats
Increasing Inpatient Coder Productivity by Optimizing CAC
Leveraging CAC to achieve quantifiable improvements and an increase in case mix index
Enhancing Denial Prevention and Management Across...
Developing Strategies for Efficient Application...
Collaborating with departments and developing clear standards for making decisions on legacy systems
Streamlining Supply Chain Procurement During a Merger or...
Establishing Enterprise- and Facility-Specific...
Featuring three large-scale health systems, this article provides several perspectives on providing and maintaining appropriate levels of access
Demonstrating The Value of Clinical Informatics
Quantifying the impact of informatics programs to ensure future support and funding
Planning for Enterprise Mobility Management Adoption
Case studies on evaluating the need for, use cases, and implementation of enterprise mobility management solutions
Laying the Groundwork for an Effective Outpatient CDI Program
How two providers are structuring and piloting programs that go beyond inpatient Medicare admissions
Reducing Departmental Inventory Using Just-in-Time and Lean...
Implementing Text Message Bill Notifications to...
Realizing cost savings by efficiently reaching patients regarding their balances
Sustaining Quality Improvements in CAUTI Reduction
A detailed look at improvements in CAUTI reduction at one health system in Virginia