Healthcare News of Note: Many hospitals report patient volumes returning to 2019 levels in June and July after lag in the early part of the year
Healthcare News of Note for healthcare finance professionals is a roundup of recent news articles: Hospital admissions are returning to 2019 levels, patients expect better provider communication, and most nurses are comfortable recommending the COVID-19 vaccine to patients.
How to engage with patients where they are by balancing automation with the human touch
As provider organizations develop sophisticated automated systems, they should also make sure patients always have an opportunity to talk with a real person in the organization, because patients tend to be drawn to organizations where they feel a personal connection. Providers should address this patient need by having dedicated staff whose role is to personally engage with patients.
Boldly promoting health equity is key to a better tomorrow
HFMA National Chair Tammie Jackson says healthcare finance professionals must take bold steps to address health disparities and social determinants of health.
HFMA President and CEO Joe Fifer: Why HFMA is requiring proof of COVID-19 vaccination to attend the 2021 Annual Conference
Here's why HFMA will require that everyone on-site at the Annual Conference in Minneapolis provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination.
Pandemic era requires flexible revenue cycle solutions
Learn how one company’s enterprise revenue cycle management solution delivers operational success for customers.
Healthcare News of Note: Brigham and Women’s home hospital program freed up 419 beds during early COVID-19 surge, study shows
Healthcare News of Note for healthcare finance professionals is a roundup of recent news articles: Hospital-at-home can be part of a pandemic playbook, most Americans believe nurses are underpaid, and healthcare is second to technology for DDoS attacks.
Most health plans have stopped waiving cost-sharing for COVID-19 treatments, report finds
Researchers with the Kaiser Family Foundation said more and more people likely will receive “significant medical bills” for COVID-19-related care.
Virtual Revenue Cycle Conference April 30 will help healthcare finance professionals manage operational stability during the COVID-19 pandemic
Healthcare finance professionals can learn to continue to support their health system’s financial viability and ensure use of consumer-centric strategies during the COVID-19 pandemic at HFMA's Virtual Conference April 30.
How physicians, hospitals and health systems should prepare for the operational and financial impact of 2021 E/M code changes
In this Q&A, Craig Joseph, MD, chief medical officer for Nordic Consulting Partners, provides insight into why physicians, hospitals and health systems should pay attention to new E/M coding guideline changes are going into effect on January 1, 2021.
Why it’s imperative for healthcare organizations to review their financial assistance programs during the COVID-19 pandemic
Revenue cycle management services executives discuss why healthcare organizations should review their financial assistance programs amid the COVID-19 pandemic.