Upcoming Challenges and Opportunities in Healthcare Outsourcing | Article
Thanks to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA) (the economic stimulus package…
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Past and Future: Our List of Top Events in 2009 and Predictions for 2010 | Article
This year we didn’t need a top 10 list of important past events and future…
Areas Where Outsourcing Will Grow in the Next Five Years | Article
Our experts predict several areas of the industry will experience significant growth over the next…
The Nuts and Bolts of Collaborative Outsourcing Relationships | Article
This article examines three outsourcing relationships and presents the nuts and bolts that enable collaboration. The three relationships share their keys for successful collaboration from the aspects of service provider selection criteria, aligning interests for the long term, and effective communication.
Why Chile Is Becoming an Offshore Destination | Article
Today, companies are outsourcing to other places in the world besides Asia to diversity their risk. Read why both buyers and suppliers are selecting Chile.
UK Insurance Company’s Outsourcing Success Combines Cost Savings with Long-Term Efficiency Increases | Article
Changes in technology and the business landscape and new government regulations forced Equity Insurance Group to implement strategic changes to remain competitive. Offshoring to WNS was so successful the parties added gain-sharing in the second contract.
Legal Voice: If There’s a Data Security Breach, Who’s Responsible and Who Pays the Fine? | Article
Data security has become the number one issue in outsourcing contract negotiations, reports John Delaney of Morrison & Foerster. Buyers believe suppliers have superior processes, so they should be responsible for security breaches. But suppliers know no system is immune. Here’s how to handle the conflict.
Outsourcing Buyers: Is Now A Good Time to Play Catch-Up? | Article
Expert Linda Tuck Chapman says buyers should take a long hard look at their contracts, relationships, and strategies to capitalize on current market opportunities. She lists three things to do now before the market changes.
How Financial Incentives Encouraged the Revenue Cycle Staff to Bring in Extra Millions | Article
Northern Arizona Healthcare wanted to become one of the top three hospitals in Arizona. Today its executives believe it is as good as any hospital in America. Its new IT system provides easy-to-access, real-time data for its medical staff. The hospital established a $1 million annual bonus if Perot Systems met four stringent financial criteria in its revenue cycle work.
How Outsourced IT Provided Wireless for the Citizens, Cut the Crime Rate, and Helped Minneapolis During a Crisis | Article
This relationship captured the best in show award because it demonstrated excellence in partnering while revamping the city’s IT infrastructure, including installing a city-wide Wi-Fi network. This new infrastructure played a crucial role in the city’s swift response to the I-35 bridge collapse and the success of the Republican National Convention when the entire nation was watching.