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blog April 01, 2024

Your guide to understanding the vital signs for financial success

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The financial success of a healthcare practice correlates directly with its ability to provide quality patient care, sustain operational efficiency, and support ongoing growth and development. By understanding the vital signs for financial success, a practice can proactively identify areas for improvement, implement strategic initiatives, and make informed decisions to ensure long-term financial viability and excellence in healthcare delivery.  

In a recent Greenway Health webinar, "Understanding the vital signs for financial success," we examined the essential metrics and strategies to drive operational improvements and ensure a healthy revenue cycle. Let's take a closer look at the key takeaways from this informative session. 

Prioritize your vital signs 

Just as a physician tracks crucial health indicators like blood pressure and heart rate, healthcare practices should focus on specific Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to gauge their financial success. These metrics -- including collections, charges, payments, and more -- serve as benchmarks for your practice's financial well-being. Regular monitoring allows you to pinpoint areas for improvement and track progress over time, much like a doctor monitors a patient's progress. 

20 percent of all claims face denial

For example, tracking the rate of claim denials can reveal inefficiencies in your billing process, while monitoring accounts receivable turnover can highlight cash flow issues. According to industry averages, approximately 20 percent of all claims face denial, and up to 60 percent of these denied claims are never resubmitted. By identifying these key indicators and prioritizing their tracking, practices can proactively address financial challenges and optimize revenue generation. 

Benefits of Tracking and Reporting KPIs 

Consistent reporting on KPIs offers invaluable insights into your practice's performance. By analyzing trends in revenue, expenses, and other critical areas, you gain a comprehensive understanding of where your practice stands financially. These reports not only highlight areas of strength but also flag potential weaknesses, providing an opportunity for proactive intervention. 

Reporting and monitoring metrics like days in accounts receivable (A/R), clean claims ratio (CCR), and net collections ratio is crucial for understanding financial performance and identifying problem areas early to maximize collections. Moreover, regular reporting fosters accountability and transparency within your practice, allowing stakeholders to align their efforts towards common financial goals. By sharing KPI data with key decision-makers and staff members, practices can foster a culture of continuous improvement and empower teams to drive positive change. 

Benchmarking for Success 

Understanding how your practice's financials compare to industry standards is essential for setting realistic goals and identifying areas for improvement. Proper benchmarking involves not only calculating KPIs accurately but also interpreting them in the context of your specialty and practice size. These regular financial analyses allow healthcare practices to assess their progress over time and identify trends in revenue cycle performance. Adopting proactive approaches to performance monitoring assists practices in preserving their financial well-being and adjusting to shifts in market dynamics or regulatory mandates. 

In Strata Decision Technology's 2024 CFO Outlook for Healthcare report, 95% of surveyed healthcare providers reported they utilize external benchmarks for decision-making. Over a third (36%) say they use the strategy to gauge financial and operational performance, while 30% benchmark to assess clinical quality outcomes against peers. Effective benchmarking offers insights for informed decisions, like comparing average revenue per patient visit to industry standards for revenue enhancement or cost reduction. 

Conclusion 

In conclusion, mastering the vital signs of financial success is crucial for healthcare practices navigating today's complex healthcare landscape. By prioritizing key metrics, embracing consistent reporting practices, and adequately benchmarking against industry standards, practices can achieve greater financial stability and operational efficiency. 

Interested in learning more about the KPIs to watch for when it comes to your practice’s financial success?

Access the full webinar on-demand and equip yourself with the tools and insights needed to thrive in today's healthcare environment. 

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