A tailored approach to value-based care product development
To be successful, a value-based-payment initiative must be tailored to the provider organization's market and capabilities.
A closer look at healthcare payment methods
A short description of payment methodologies offers context on the argument about whether fixed fees are preferable to percent-of-charge provisions.
Why removing percent-of-charge provisions in managed care contracts won’t address concerns about high hospital charges
Removing percent-of-charge provisions in favor of fixed fees would not remove the factors that drive price increases, nor would it reduce administrative hassles or decrease risk.
Maryland TCOC: A grand demonstration continues
As Maryland's Medicare Total Cost of Care priogram enters its second year, it It is a goodtime to revisit the program to understand its essential elements and implications for the nation's healthcare system.
Growth in healthcare spending garners little attention
Healthcare spending in the U.S. as shown signs of growth in recent years, but the recent strong economic growth may be the main reason the trend has gained little notice.
Cerner staff builds expertise with HFMA Enterprise membership
As an HFMA Enterprise business partner, Cerner Corporation is extending the benefits of HFMA membership to its associates to expand their knowledge and give them tools to stay up to date with the revenue cycle industry.
This holiday season, let’s celebrate the everyday healthcare heroes
From the President: HFMA President and CEO Joe Fifer reflects on the invaluable contributions of the people on the frontlines of our healthcare system.
The healthcare CFO of the future: How finance leaders are adapting to relentless change
As the healthcare industry acclimates to disruption, the CFO role steadily is becoming more strategic and expansive, as shown in the experiences of four health system finance leaders.
7 keys to engaging physicians for success under BPCI-A
Physician engagement is a critical success factor for health systems that are pursuing bundled payment initiatives.
Beyond compliance: Healthcare CFOs face many situations in which ethics can guide decision-making
From deciding on capital allocations to collaborating on efforts to reduce waste, healthcare CFOs have many opportunities to set a tone that influences behavior throughout their organizations.