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HFMA Comments on CMS Bundled Payments for Care Improvement (BPCI) Initiative

HFMA proactively comments on issues related to CMS’s BPCI initiative to provide recommendations to address design issues with the episodes and other operational and administrative barriers.

HFMA May 22, 2015

HFMA Executive Survey: Value-Based Payment Readiness

HFMA Executive Survey: Value-Based Payment Readiness explores ways hospitals are readying their value-driving capabilities and determining ROI of efforts in an environment where incentives increasingly are focused on improving quality and reducing costs of care delivery for patient populations.

HFMA May 18, 2015

Summary of H.R. 2: The Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act of 2015

This document summarizes key provisions of the The Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act of 2015 pertaining to the sustainable growth rate formula and other health-related topics.

HFMA May 11, 2015

HFMA Comments on Medicare Short Stay Payment Policy

HFMA comments on issues related to Medicare’s current payment policy for short stays, the Recovery Audit Contractor (RAC) program, and the impact of both on Medicare beneficiaries.

HFMA April 20, 2015

HFMA Comments on Transition to HIPAA Eligibility Transaction System

HFMA is concerned that a 12-month limitation will not allow providers the time to research facts and, if mistakes are discovered, reopen claims with Medicare under CMS' reopening regulations.

HFMA March 20, 2015

HFMA Comments on Hospital Improvements for Payment Act of 2014 Discussion Draft

HFMA comments to the U.S. House Committee on Ways and Means on the challenges of the Medicare Recovery Audit Contractor program and other policies that have had negative unintended consequences.

HFMA March 11, 2015

Improving Price Transparency

Access HFMA resources for improving price transparency.

HFMA March 11, 2015

CY15 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Final Rule Fact Sheet

This document highlights important payment updates to physicians under the CY15 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (PFS) final rule. 

HFMA February 19, 2015

HFMA Comments on the Proposed Rule on the Medicare Shared Savings Program

HFMA commended CMS for its efforts to modify the Medicare Shared Savings Program (MSSP) to ensure its sustainability. However, HFMA had specific recommendations for improvement.

HFMA February 11, 2015

Determining Your Options: Educating Your Board

It is essential to keep your organization's board of directors up to date on your organization's current situation, capabilities and needs, and potential options for acquisition or affiliation. As you narrow in on the most viable options and partners for your organization, the PowerPoint template tools below outline key elements of your proposed course of action that should be shared with the board. Options are provided for proposals involving both less than fully integrated and fully integrated acquisition and affiliation models. Tool: Educating Your Board: Less than Fully Integrated Models Tool: Educating Your Board: Fully Integrated Models Go to Next Page                              Home

HFMA February 10, 2015