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Oregon Chapter creates an informational campaign for new Enterprise members

HFMA's Oregon Chapter has embarked on a campaign to help its Enterprise members enjoy the full value and benefits of membership in the Association.

Eric C. Reese, PhD August 31, 2019

Historical perspective on hospital financing practices, 1998-2018

The marriage of variable-rate debt and derivatives was certainly the biggest new development in hospital financing practice of the 1998-2008 decade and the one most likely to be carried forward over the next 10 years.

Peter W. Bruton August 31, 2019

BLS|Revecore: Technology-Driven Underpayment Review Services

In this article, BLS|Revecore talks about how its underpayment review technology and deep industry expertise help organizations collect dollars that would otherwise go unrecovered.

HFMA August 31, 2019

Revenue Cycle Strategist: April 2019 Issue

Subscribers to Revenue Cycle Strategist may access the individual articles below. Patient Access Northwell Health Tackles Patient ID Matching BY LOLA BUTCHER Patient-identification-matching problems increase as the healthcare industry consolidates, but patient-matching solutions are available to reduce the backlog of duplicate records as an intensive effort by one health system proves. Coding Q&A Coding Denial Trends—How to…

HFMA August 22, 2019

Why PAC discharge choices are key to success under risk-based payments

As demonstrated by the experiences of two health systems, developing an effective post-acute care strategy requires a focus on the discharge-planning process, stakeholder engagement, and data to promote stakeholder awareness.

Chad Mulvany, FHFMA August 2, 2019

The CFO’s role in driving value in healthcare through informed collaboration

Hospital and health system finance executives should promote clinical, economic and administrative alignment between their organizations and health plans as a necessary step necessary for achieving success under value-based payment contracts.

Emad Rizk, MD August 2, 2019

Why hospital outpatient physical therapy is a good revenue source I HFMA

It makes good business sense for health systems to make outpatient physical therapy a priority given the payment landscape for such services and the value they can provide.

John Britt August 2, 2019

3 essentials for creating and managing a high-value PAC Network

A health system's ability to succeed under value-based payment depends on its having a well- developed post-acute care strategy.

Chad Mulvany, FHFMA August 2, 2019

Payer-provider partnerships focused on improving palliative care in California

Payers and providers in California partnered to significantly improve capacity for services and reduce emergency department visits, thereby improving outcomes.

Emad Rizk, MD August 1, 2019

Sources of qualitative data on PAC providers

Health systems require qualitative data when evaluating post-acute care (PAC) providers as potential partners.

Chad Mulvany, FHFMA August 1, 2019
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