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Ask the Experts: Managing Denials

I am considering creating a denials team and managing all the denials in patient financial services. How have you managed denials and achieved success?

HFMA May 15, 2017

Ask the Experts: Medical Equipment Leasing

What are the current leasing trends for medical equipment?

HFMA May 12, 2017

FY18 IPPS Proposed Rule Summary

This document provides a comprehensive summary of the FY18 IPPS proposed rule, published by CMS.

HFMA May 11, 2017

Refunding Bonds to Optimize Savings

By refunding longer bond maturities with shorter, cheaper maturities, low rates can translate into sizable debt service savings.

HFMA May 11, 2017

What’s in Your Pricing Policy?

A recent survey reports that the majority of hospitals have formal or consistent methods for setting prices, but transparency is often missing.

HFMA May 11, 2017

Ask the Experts: The Impact of Stark, Anti-Kickback Laws on ACOs

How are ACOs managing the Stark Law and Anti-Kickback Statute? 

HFMA May 9, 2017

The Outlook for Healthcare Finance Leaders

HFMA President and CEO Joseph J. Fifer, FHFMA, CPA, talks about the merits of a short-term vs. long-term outlook for healthcare finance leaders.

HFMA May 8, 2017

Overview of the American Health Care Act

This slide deck summarizes the American Health Care Act as passed on May 4, 2017.

HFMA May 5, 2017

Video: What Provider Organizations Need to Start Successful Health Plans

Paul Keckley, managing editor of The Keckley Report, explores what provider organizations need to start successful health plans.

HFMA May 2, 2017

Case Example: A Large Medical Group Transitions to Value

The transition to value makes it necessary for healthcare organizations to find new ways to adapt to change.

HFMA April 28, 2017