by Tendo | Aug 8, 2025 | Blog, Case Studies, Tendo Spotlight
The Opportunity An industry leader in steel production with a national footprint was searching for a method to address rising costs associated with outpatient medical care. As a self-insured employer, the company offers employees access to an on-site board-licensed...
by Tendo | Aug 5, 2025 | Blog, Resources, Tendo Spotlight
It’s as much about the game as it is the bedside. Hospitals across the country work tirelessly to deliver high-quality care, but when it comes to published quality ratings, the story told often doesn’t match the work done at the bedside. At Tendo, we hear this all the...
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
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
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
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
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...
