Adopter Organizations
HFMA Patient Financial Communications Best Practices Adopters include 85 hospitals and 68 clinics.
Proposed ban on medical debt reporting faces an unfavorable political climate
Regulations essentially prohibiting the reporting of medical debt appear to be on shaky ground heading into 2025. Litigation brought by trade groups representing the accounts receivables industry has stalled the advancement of regulatory language issued by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), and a bigger threat is impending with the upcoming transition of power in…
The strategic role of revenue cycle management in battling rising healthcare costs
Healthcare organizations are facing unprecedented operating costs, largely driven by labor and inflation. According to the American Hospital Association (AHA), “Persistent workforce shortages, severe fractures in the supply chain for drugs and supplies and high levels of inflation have collectively fueled hospitals’ costs.” The AHA also emphasized the challenges of “higher acuity care and deepening…
Navigating regulatory challenges in hospital revenue cycle: the impact on RCM teams and the path forward
The term “regulatory compliance” is often associated with its cost. However, the foundational purpose of regulations is to protect patients and ensure quality care. Most would agree a healthcare system without regulations would be catastrophic. But provider organizations are now burdened with managing compliance under increasingly complex requirements. If they fall short, they can expect…
Bridging the payer-provider divide
No one wins when there is animosity between health plans and healthcare providers, least of all patients. They often must wait months to find out whether care will be covered and what their out-of-pocket cost will be as payers and providers negotiate the details.
The invisible costs of cancer treatment
Dr. Kamal Golla is back on the podcast this week discussing the financial considerations for patients and their care team after a cancer diagnosis.
Patient Financial Communications Adopter Recognition Program
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5 revenue cycle management myths dispelled
The traditional healthcare revenue cycle was designed to evolve around payer reimbursement. Processes and workflows were pretty much set in stone. Step 1: register the patient; step 2: verify insurance and eligibility; step 3: capture the charges; step 4: code the claim, and so on. The lack of automation and interoperability solutions, especially electronic health…
Five Fears Healthcare Executives Face Today
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How PFC USA’s solutions can help boost revenue and patient satisfaction
Learn how to address challenges in the healthcare industry such as rising costs and strict regulations with advice on managing regulatory compliance and enhanced patient engagement, among other ways to lead organizations to success.