by Tendo | Jul 23, 2025 | Blog, Resources, Tendo Spotlight
In healthcare today, quality isn’t just a clinical benchmark—it’s a powerful financial strategy. The connection is clear: higher-quality care drives stronger financial performance, creating a self-sustaining cycle of growth. The Proof: Quality Drives Financial...
by Tendo | Jul 9, 2025 | Blog, Resources, Tendo Spotlight
A quiet but significant shift is coming for Indiana’s nonprofit hospitals. Beginning September 1, 2025, House Enrolled Act 1004 (HEA 1004) will require hospitals to offer direct-to-employer health care contracts and to ensure that average pricing in those contracts...
by Tendo | Jun 30, 2025 | Blog, Resources, Tendo Spotlight
Hospitals across the country are under pressure to improve their quality ratings. From CMS star ratings to U.S. News rankings, quality performance has real-world consequences, affecting reimbursement, patient trust, and market reputation. But here’s the problem:...
by Charlie Byrge | Jun 16, 2025 | Blog, Resources, Tendo Spotlight
As healthcare costs rise and workforce needs grow more complex, U.S. employers have embraced a flood of health benefit “point solutions”—specialized vendors that offer targeted services for mental health, musculoskeletal care, chronic disease management, fertility,...
by Deb Jones MSN, RN | Jun 4, 2025 | Blog, Tendo Spotlight
The upcoming 2025 U.S. News & World Report Best Hospitals rankings are set to reflect some of the most significant methodology changes in over a decade. While the stated goal is to better align hospital ratings with real-world outcomes and patient priorities,...
by Tendo | Jun 2, 2025 | Blog, Resources
Healthcare leaders know that CMS Star Ratings matter, but do you know just how much they impact your bottom line? In this article, written by our own Deb Jones, Senior Director of Insights Strategy, we explore the strong connection between high CMS Star Ratings and...
by Charlie Byrge | May 22, 2025 | Blog, Resources
The push for price transparency in healthcare has accelerated, aiming to empower consumers with upfront pricing and foster competition to lower costs. But as more organizations work toward implementation, what’s actually happening in the market? At Tendo, we work...
by Deb Jones MSN, RN | May 14, 2025 | Blog, Resources
A decade after launching its Best Hospitals Procedures & Conditions ratings, U.S. News & World Report is rolling out major methodology changes — and healthcare leaders are paying attention. These changes, going into effect with the July 29, 2025 release, make...
by Deb Jones MSN, RN | Apr 23, 2025 | Blog, Resources
A decade after launching its Best Hospitals Procedures & Conditions ratings, U.S. News & World Report is rolling out major changes to its methodology — and hospitals across the country should take note. These updates, set to take effect in the late July 2025...
by Deb Jones MSN, RN | Apr 3, 2025 | Blog, Resources
Excellence in healthcare is not just a goal—it’s a necessity. High-quality care improves patient outcomes, enhances financial performance, and strengthens a hospital’s competitive standing. While many factors contribute to healthcare excellence, Clinical Documentation...
