Congress may not provide a surprise bill fix prior to the election, but patients may find HFMA’s consumer guide useful
Given Congress is unlikely to provide a surprise bill fix prior to the election, Chad Mulvany suggests hospitals provide patients with HFMA's consumer guide on avoiding surprise bills to learn what questions to ask prior to any scheduled services.
How healthcare providers can help the 5.4 million people that have lost insurance
HFMA's Chad Mulvany says healthcare providers adherence to HFMA's medical accounts receivable resolution best practices can help them increase cash balance yields, avoid negative publicity and treat patients the right way.
Walgreens to provide primary care via VillageMD clinics in 500 to 700 of its drugstores
HFMA's Chad Mulvany says Walgreens could be well positioned with the right health plan partner to succeed in population-based payment models.
Walmart’s launch of a Medicare Advantage plan will likely impact provider service volumes
HFMA's Chad Mulvany says if Walmart applies its experience reducing healthcare costs for its associates to its new MA products, it will reduce utilization for healthcare services.
Telehealth could replace 7% of healthcare spend if COVID-19 catalyzes broader adoption
HFMA's Chad Mulvany says the transition to telehealth will require providers to rethink four fundamental questions about how they go to market and deliver services in the virtual arena.
Optum’s naviHealth acquisition will help lower the total cost of care for UHC members and Optum physician practice patients
Optum's naviHealth purchase rounds out is capabilities, ensuring its UHC members — particularly MA members and Optum's practices' patients — receive the right care in the right setting at the right time post hospitalization.
Is another health plan featuring virtual PCPs as primary access point a sign of things to come?
HFMA's Chad Mulvany questions if the recent expansion of telehealth could stimulate a trend of plans offering virtual PCPs as the primary care access point.
Strong financial leadership is likely key to the success of accountable communities for health
HFMA's Katie Gilfillan says strong financial leadership is required to manage and source the complex funding and ensure the long-term financial sustainability of accountable communities for health.
Health systems may require a smaller real estate footprint post-pandemic
Although there's an opportunity to reduce facility costs and generate revenue by selling idle real estate as a result of telework and virtual care delivery post-pandemic, the transition to virtual visits may have a negative impact on provider revenue that exceeds the savings.
Decline in healthcare spending contributing to economic downturn
HFMA's Chad Mulvany says the nation's economy and the health of its citizens could suffer if regular healthcare services continue to lag due to ongoing public concerns about COVID-19.