An archive of all posts categorized under “Big Data in Healthcare” in the Ludi blog.
January 2027 Maternity Coding Changes: The Compensation Blind Spot Hospitals Are Missing As a result of years of collaborative planning among the American College of Obstetricians & Gynecologist (ACOG), the American Medical Association (AMA), and the CPT Editorial Panel, substantial changes are coming to maternity care services reporting. Effective January 1, 2027, the current global
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Strong provider operations are the backbone of every healthcare organization, but managing them is easier said than done. Hospitals and health systems must balance a range of challenges, including workforce shortages, complex compensation models, and changing regulatory requirements, all while ensuring that providers are paid accurately and on time. When it comes to compensation processes,
Optimizing the Provider Tech Stack for Efficiency & Growth Read More »
In my role as VP of Provider Compensation, I frequently see how crucial a clear understanding of Full-Time Equivalent, or FTE, is to an organization’s success. This number serves as the foundation for building fair compensation models, ensuring accurate reporting, and guiding workforce planning at hospitals and health systems. At its simplest, 1.0 FTE represents
FTE Measurements: Strategies for Accuracy & Risk Mitigation Read More »
Market data reports play a central role in provider compensation. Whether designing a new comp model or evaluating fair market value (FMV) for a provider contract, these reports provide a baseline for decision-making. But not all data is created equal, and understanding how it’s gathered, interpreted, and applied is essential for using it well. Getting
Market Data in Provider Compensation: Best Practices & Mistakes to Avoid Read More »
This summer’s HFMA Annual Conference in Denver brought together healthcare’s financial decision-makers at a time when the industry is navigating immense pressure and opportunity. I had the privilege of co-leading a breakout session with two forward-thinking leaders (and Ludi clients): Marc Augsburger, CEO of Edgerton Hospital and Health Services, and Michael Everson, Finance Director at
Insights from HFMA 2025: Tackling the Challenges with Optimism Read More »
Hospitals are grappling with rising administrative costs, high physician turnover, and provider shortages. Yet many still rely on outdated workforce management strategies that fail to capture the full value of their provider teams (e.g., physicians, APPs, etc.) Often, these strategies focus too narrowly on isolated metrics—such as patient volume or shifts worked—missing the bigger picture
What a whirlwind experience at the Becker’s Healthcare CEO + CFO Roundtable in Chicago! It was a fantastic opportunity to connect with clients, future partners, and fellow healthcare leaders. I also had the privilege of speaking on a panel moderated by Scott Becker, where we explored CEO + CFO hospital strategies – and I’m excited
6 Trends Top of Mind for Health Systems: Insights from Becker’s CEO + CFO Roundtable Read More »
In an era of rapid technological advancement, the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into healthcare is transforming many facets of the industry, including provider compensation. Recently, I conducted a webinar with Greg Endicott from Strategic Value Group, that delved into this topic. The session explored the evolving role of AI, particularly generative AI, in reshaping
Transforming Provider Compensation with AI: Opportunities, Risks, and the Path Forward Read More »
With this kind of title, I bet you were thinking, “Hey, there is going to be a trick!” Well, there’s not a really a trick. But, we do have a tip: Use market data to establish physician payment rates. There it is. The straight story from someone who is not in the business of producing,
Tips and Tricks: Using Market Data to Establish Payment Rates for Physician Agreements Read More »
