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Ask the Experts: Defined Contribution Plan Policies
I am looking for a sample policy on current defined contribution plans based on ERISA and Department of Labor requirements.
Understanding Pricing Trends in a Changing Environment
Pricing data can help providers make more informed strategic decisions and build better relationships with their patients.
How to Get Involved in CAQH CORE’s Work
CAQH CORE currently is forming groups to work on healthcare data standardization. Healthcare finance professionals are a core constituent and CAQH welcomes their participation.
Preparing for Rising Patient Financial Responsibility
Average patient out-of-pocket healthcare costs increased 11 percent in 2017. Learn the strategies revenue cycle leaders can implement to address this growing concern.
Ask the Experts: Analyzing Bad Debt
What are best practices related to aging accounts receivable buckets and determination of reserve rate-based time frames?
Why Fee-For-Service Remains Prominent
Fee-for-service is still the dominant payment method because of certain economic factors and a traditional industrial mindset that values volume.
5 Keys to Successful Performance Improvement
Bold moves, leadership, and constituent engagement are key to performance improvement initiatives.
3 Actions for Hospital Disaster Preparedness
Hospitals and health systems can take specific actions to continue operations, protect revenue, and limit credit rating downgrades.
New Committee for Patient Safety Will Coordinate National Efforts
As CFOs field more funding requests for patient safety initiatives, they need to be included in initiatives that develop a culture of safety.
Cohort Reports from the 2018 Annual Conference
HFMA presents reports detailing strategies on cost reduction, consumerism, and business intelligence and analytics.