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High-impact clinical revenue cycle key performance indicators

There are 11 key performance indicators health systems should track to assess the performance of a clinical revenue cycle.

HFMA May 19, 2019

Signs and symptoms to watch for in evolving compliance areas

Five evolving areas for compliance require attention from a hospital’s or health system’s compliance program: quality of care, patient abuse, quality reporting, emergency preparedness and case management.

HFMA May 19, 2019

Characteristics of high-performing ACOs

High-performing accountable care organizations (ACOs) have five characteristics in common that help them achieve success with value-based payment contracting.

HFMA May 19, 2019

Summary checklist for assessing readiness for value-based care

Healthcare finance leaders should use a checklist to assess their readiness to pursue value-based contracting.

HFMA May 19, 2019

A timeline guide to developing an ACO/CIN

Healthcare organizations seeking to establish a an accountable care organization (ACO) or clinically integrated network (CIN) should allow for an eight-year, five-phase process

HFMA May 19, 2019

Deceased Medicare beneficiary admissions: Accounting for the causes and impacts

Just over 3 percent of Medicare admissions end with the death of the patient. This finding is based on data from fiscal years 2015 through 2017 reported in the Medicare Provider Analysis and Review (MedPAR) file. As would be expected, the time and resources required to treat a beneficiary who is near death and ultimately…

HFMA May 19, 2019

Chronic Disease Most Significant Factor in Care Cost Variation

A recent study by HFMA and other partners revealed the factors that impact total cost of care.

HFMA May 15, 2019

Variation analysis as a tool to improve value

Two leaders with Providence St. Joseph Health describe the systematic approach their organization developed to improve the value of the care it delivers.

HFMA May 15, 2019

6 tips for financial counselors

Two healthcare providers share important reminders for those assisting patients with their financial needs.

HFMA May 14, 2019

HFMA’s Annual Conference features revenue cycle sessions

In addition to addressing revenue cycle challenges and solutions, the conference offers customized cohort sessions and keynote speakers focused on innovation.

HFMA May 14, 2019