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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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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…
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.
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.
6 tips for financial counselors
Two healthcare providers share important reminders for those assisting patients with their financial needs.
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.