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hfm Magazine: October 2017

hfm Magazine: October 2017

HFMA October 2, 2017

Modeling the Financial Benefits of a Physician Adviser Program

Elizabeth Lamkin and Larry Field, DO, describe how healthcare organizations can assess the efficacy of a physician adviser as part of strategic-planning efforts.

Larry Field, DO, MBA, CHCQM, CPC, CHC, LHRM October 2, 2017

Modeling the Financial Benefits of a Physician Adviser Program

Elizabeth Lamkin and Larry Field, DO, describe how healthcare organizations can assess the efficacy of a physician adviser as part of strategic-planning efforts.

Elizabeth Lamkin, MHA October 2, 2017

Sidebar: Top 10 Most Over-Documented HCCs

Documentation of chronic conditions is increasingly important as hospitals move toward value-based payment models. 

HFMA October 2, 2017

Sidebar: Top 10 Most Under-Documented HCCs

Documentation of chronic conditions is increasingly important as hospitals move toward value-based payment models. 

HFMA October 2, 2017

CMS Proposal: A Path to an Uncertain Future for 340B

CMS’s proposal to reduce rates for 340B-covered entities for separately payable outpatient drugs may indicate the Trump administration may take an aggressive approach to healthcare policy.

Mark Polston, JD October 2, 2017

Healthcare Leaders: Be Molders−Not Seekers

For healthcare leaders, the effort to promote enhanced value should involve not just to searching for consensus but actively molding it.

Carol A. Friesen, FHFMA, MPH October 2, 2017

Transforming Medical Practices: Benefits of a Patient-Centric Approach

A medical practice’s strategy for success in today’s consumer-centric healthcare environment should be focused on reducing waste and addressing patients’ chief concerns at every point of contact with the practice.

Mark Sidote October 2, 2017

Understanding Quality Components and Metrics

Quality metrics are an essential consideration in shared savings or shared risk contracts. Information about these metrics typically is located in an appendix, addendum, or exhibit. The provider organization should be familiar with and understand the specific measures. For each

HFMA October 2, 2017

Strategies for Successful Value-Based Partnerships

The Executive Experience session at HFMA’s ANI 2017 brought together leaders from finance, clinical medicine, and health plans to explore ways to partner in value-based care initiatives.

HFMA October 2, 2017
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