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Open “Mike” night — a special session with HFMA’s incoming Chair

Michael Allen, FHFMA, CPA, talks about assuming his role as HFMA’s 2019-2020 National Chair.

August 2019

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HFMA member earns Frederick C. Morgan Achievement Award

The Frederick C. Morgan Achievement Award was presented to the 61st recipient, while another member publishes a book and more.

September 2019

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A Q&A with Tasha Bell, who holds 5 HFMA certifications

A Q&A with Tasha Bell regarding her certifications and updates about other healthcare finance professionals.

HFMA recognizes 31 members for lifetime member status

Thirty-one individuals in the 2018-19 fiscal year have received waived dues with Chapter Life Membership.

Revenue Cycle Strategist September 2019

HFMA's Revenue Cycle Strategist newsletter's September 2019 issue includes articles on price transparency, revenue cycle digital transformation, chargemaster, revenue integrity and rising patient out-of-pocket costs.

Revenue integrity — minding the gaps between clinical operations, coding and billing

In an industry where “no margin means no mission,” revenue integrity is emerging as a tool and an initiative to enhance margin and preserve the mission of health systems.

2018 patient out-of-pocket costs increase 12%

A recent analysis found that about 59% of patients in 2018 had an average out-of-pocket expense between $501 and $1,000 during a healthcare visit. This was a dramatic increase from 39% in 2017.