Jeni Williams
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Igniting the spark for healthcare transformation
Wildfires in the nation’s healthcare system, from misaligned incentives to disparities in health outcomes and care access, have led to devastating consequences, says HFMA Chair Aaron Crane.
Understanding the Healthcare Revenue Cycle Process
Revenue cycle management is the process used by healthcare systems to track the revenue from patients, from their initial appointment or encounter with the healthcare system to their final payment of balance. The most effective revenue cycle teams focus on price transparency, supporting equitable access to care, financial conversations with patients, documentation of care received, claim processing, and medical account resolution.
‘A just cause’: HFMA’s CEoH initiative addresses the factors that impede quality of health and raise healthcare costs
HFMA is moving forward with a global effort focused on the concept of cost effectiveness of health (CEoH), with the goal for promoting development of a system for care that is needed, accessible and affordable. A key message of this effort is that a broader focus on improving cost effectiveness of health — not just of healthcare — should be a strategic priority for healthcare leaders.
4 ways to keep ahead of denials amid the pandemic
Revenue cycle leaders share their perspectives on managing denials during the COVID-10 pandemic, including the need to keep up with new codes and evolving payment guidelines.
Better together: How TPC’s collaborative platform helped members achieve $30 million in revenue cycle improvement
An initiative that incorporates HFMA’s MAP Keys has significantly reduced vendor management costs, enhanced net revenue and strengthened efficiency and performance among 11 collaborating health systems.
Why a more modern cost accounting approach in healthcare is needed post-COVID-19
A recent survey by HFMA and Strata Decision Technology found that, although 85% of health systems and 57% of hospitals and medical centers havecost accounting systems, most are not fully adept in using cost data to reduce total cost of care.
HFMA and CareCredit conduct survey on consumer-centric strategies being used to drive patient-centric healthcare
Consumerism emerged as a top concern among healthcare executives in a survey conducted jointly by HFMA and CareCredit.
Expert: Outlook for Value ‘Quite Unknown’ Under New President
Robert Berenson, healthcare industry expert, says the healthcare value movement still has a ways to go to realize its full potential.