Revamping patient engagement and collections — digitally
Four companies presented 10-minute case studies at the HFMA Digital Annual Conference. Leaders from these organizations share the solutions of the case studies, which drive improved solutions in healthcare revenue cycle.
The consumerism imperative in 2020: coming full circle
HFMA President and CEO Joe Fifer offers a perspective on consumerism initiatives in this pandemic year.
COVID-19-induced revenue issues and staffing challenges causing some PCP practices to close their doors
HFMA's Chad Mulvany says if Congress passes another COVID-19 relief bill, which includes an additional PRF appropriation, it will address the PCP’s short-term financial issues, but will not solve staffing issues.
HHS Provider Relief Fund clarifications provide much-needed information
Several clarifications related to the treatment of depreciation, expenses for stockpiling PPE and revenue to the HHS Provider Relief Fund (PRF) FAQs were released Nov. 18 by the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services.
HHS Provider Relief Fund updates include clarifications, confirmations and redefinitions
HFMA's Chad Mulvany says while HHS’s reinterpretations and additional clarifications are generally much appreciated, there are a number of additional items that HHS needs to address.
COVID-19 interim final rule focus: Increased Medicare payment for qualifying COVID-19 treatment
HFMA's Chad Mulvany says HFMA believes CMS should modify the NCTAP payment as HFMA is concerned that payment methodology will not cover the cost of qualifying new COVID-19 treatments provided to Medicare beneficiaries.
Provider Relief Fund update: HHS drops requirement for providers to net attributable expenses
The latest change to Provider Relief Fund reporting requirements may allow providers to retain more federal COVID-19 assistance grants thanks to tweaked definitions around lost revenue..
Physicians score well in Quality Payment Program but receive little for it
HFMA's Chad Mulvany says the Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) program needs to be simplified to allow all providers to participate without it being overly burdensome.
CMS finalizes requirement for hospitals to report MA plan rates
In the FY21 IPPS final rule, CMS expanded controversial negotiated-price reporting requirements.
HFMA’s online Community continues to grow and evolve
The completion of HFMA’s major upgrade to its online Community platform just as COVID-19 pandemic was provided an improved networking experience and way to get answers to healthcare finance industry questions.