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Executive Summary – CY 2016 OPPS Final Rule
This summary features the top 10 issues providers need to understand from the CY16 outpatient prospective payment system (OPPS) final rule, published in the November 13, 2015, Federal Register.
HFMA Legislative Update Bipartisan Budget Act of 2015
This legislative update provides answers to questions pertaining to Section 603 of the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2015 implementing (with limited exemptions) site neutral payments for new Provider-Based Hospital Outpatient Departments.
Discharge Planning CMS Proposal
CMS has published a proposed rule to modernize discharge planning requirements to improve patient care, reduce complications, and avoid readmissions.
Ask the Experts: Preparing for the Annual Bond-Rating Review
Our bonds are rated by two of the three major rating agencies, and our annual reviews are coming up. What can we do to prepare, and should we do anything different this year?
Ask the Experts: Collection KPIs
Can you share collection rate benchmarks for third-party extended business offices?
Ask the Experts: Charity Care
Can a hospital exclude a patient from the charity care if that patient is eligible for the exchange plans or Medicaid?
HFMA Comments on GASB’s Proposed Blending Requirements for Component Units
HFMA’s P&P Board encouraged the GASB to allow the optional single or multiple-column approach in Statement 61 for blending component units applied to all component units of business-type activities.
HFMA Comments on the HRSA 340B Drug Pricing Program Omnibus Guidance
The 340B program stretches resources for care to indigent and at-risk populations. Without this program, these individuals would find more difficulty in finding ready access to care and medications.
CY16 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Proposed Rule Fact Sheet
CMS has released a proposed rule revising payment polices under the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule for calendar year 2016 (CY16).
Ask the Experts: Billing Staff Metrics
What are the standards for biller activity and productivity?