Spring 2015 issue of Horizons

HEALTHCARE

Conclusion Although the volume of information

generated by the U.S. healthcare system has grown rapidly, many still struggle to utilize the information to increase efficiency or quality of care. Despite the difficulties in sharing data among healthcare organizations, CMS continues to increase the transparency through the publication of health data. There is an opportunity to combine the disparate sources into cohesive data that can be used to gain actionable insight and relevant benchmark metrics.

RubinBrown’s Healthcare Services Group RubinBrown’s Healthcare Services Group provides a broad array of services to a diverse group of clients in the healthcare industry including hospitals, physician practices, multi-site medical groups and non-profit health organizations.

Tom Zetlmeisl, CPA, CFE, CFF — St. Louis Partner-In-Charge Healthcare Services Group 314.290.3395 thomas.zetlmeisl@rubinbrown.com

Cheryl Wallace, CPA — Denver Partner Healthcare Services Group 303.952.1288 cheryl.wallace@rubinbrown.com

Kristin Bettorf, CPA — St. Louis Partner & Vice Chair Healthcare Services Group 314.290.3416 kristin.bettorf@rubinbrown.com

Josh Leesmann — St. Louis Consultant Business Advisory Services Group 314.290.3203 josh.leesmann@rubinbrown.com

Mary Ramm, CPA — Kansas City Partner Healthcare Services Group 913.499.4406 mary.ramm@rubinbrown.com

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