Healthcare Business Trends

Trend suggests the nation’s largest hospitals should prepare for declining available revenues

The nation's largest short-term acute care hospitals have recently seen a rise in allowances and discounts that will underscore the need for them to contain and reduce costs.

By HFMA June 30, 2019

Why runaway drug prices are adding to hospitals’ financial woes

Rising pharmaceutical prices threaten the operation margins of hospitals and health systems.

By HFMA June 30, 2019

Executive orders on price transparency

HFMA’s Chad Mulvany provides insight on the Trump Administration’s June 24 executive order aimed at improving price and quality transparency.

By Chad Mulvany, FHFMA June 28, 2019

How narratives can drive hospital innovation

A healthcare start-up investor says established organizations can — and must — become innovators by using the power of narrative.

By Rich Daly June 26, 2019

HFMA Chair to finance leaders: I dare you to move

HFMA Chair urges attendees “dare to move” to address challenges in healthcare finance.

By Rich Daly June 26, 2019

Analysis: New HELP draft surprise-bill legislation bases payments on geographic median rate

Recent changes to the HELP draft surprise-bill legislation indicate there is unity in Congress around calculating payments to providers for out-of-network services, but challenges to the geographic-median approach are on the horizon.

By Chad Mulvany, FHFMA June 25, 2019

Fifer unveils HFMA membership overhaul

A range of changes at HFMA aim to provide more resources for members and better leadership for the industry.

By Rich Daly June 25, 2019

Healthcare Finance Leaders Should Belong to the Heartbeat of Progress

HFMA President and CEO Joe Fifer shares highlights of HFMA’s new initiative to reinvent the membership experience.

By Joseph J. Fifer, FHFMA, CPA June 24, 2019

Understanding the unique demands of ambulatory care settings

Successful ambulatory care transitions require a focus on consumer-centric needs and a strong investment strategy, according to a workshop presented at HFMA’s 2019 Annual Conference.

By HFMA June 24, 2019

Marcus Whitney says it’s time healthcare leaders embrace disruption

Industry disruption presents opportunities for established healthcare organizations to partner with emerging companies. For that to happen, the entrepreneur says, leaders need to find the right mindset.

By Laura Ramos Hegwer June 20, 2019
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