title: Money matters. Part I: A steady hand.
abstract: Continually prioritize and re-prioritize projects. Be conservative with capital and operating expenses, but not to the detriment of long-term strategic initiatives. Devote task forces to specific industry mandates, such as the move to ICD-10 or HIPAA 5010. Take seriously industry trends toward improved patient safety and quality, while becoming more accountable and transparent; weaving those trends into strategic plans and budgets.
authors.forename: Mark
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Hagland
mesh_terms: D057171:American Recovery and Reinvestment Act / Q000191:economics; D017558:Elective Surgical Procedures / Q000191:economics; D004636:Emergency Service, Hospital / Q000191:economics*; D005377:Financial Management, Hospital / Q000379:methods*; D018166:Health Care Reform / Q000191:economics; D006801:Humans; D017057:Medically Uninsured; D006278:Medicare / Q000191:economics; D012051:Reimbursement Mechanisms / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence / Q000592:standards; D014481:United States